Bozhil Nikolov (Bulgarian: Божил Николов; 9 January 1919 – 20 May 2014) was a lecturer, phonologist and the first dean of the Department of Classical and New Philologies at the Sofia University.[1]

Biography edit

After being awarded a Master's Degree in Romanian Philology in 1944, he initially began working as a teacher. Eventually, he was appointed as the first dean of the Department of Classical and New Philologies at Sofia University.[1]

Awards and distinctions edit

Nikolov was a two-time recipient of the Order of Saints Cyril and Methodius, First and Second Class (in 1968 and 1978).[citation needed]

Notes edit

  1. ^ a b Nikolov, Bozhil (23 May 2014). "In Memoriam" (in Bulgarian). Sofia University. Retrieved 3 February 2022.