The Tzars of The Second Bulgarian Kingdom

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February 22

During the reign of The Second Bulgarian Kingdom, several notable rulers ascended to power, shaping the course of Bulgarian history. Here are some of the key monarchs of that era:

Petur (Teodor, Kalopetur): Ruled from 1186 to 1196.
Ivan Asen The First: Reigned from 1186 to 1195.
Kaloyan: Held power from 1197 to 1207.
Boril: Governed from 1207 to 1218.
Ivan Asen The Second: Ruled from 1218 to 1241.
Kaliman The First Asen (Kaloman Asen): Ruled from 1241 to 1246.
Mihail The Second Asen: Reigned from 1246 to 1256.
Mitso Asen: His reign lasted from 1256 to 1257.
The Right Reverends Patriarchs of Turnovo
The religious leadership of Turnovo, represented by its Patriarchs, played a crucial role in shaping the spiritual and cultural landscape of the region. Here are some of the esteemed Patriarchs of Turnovo:

Yoakim: The first Patriarch, revered for eternity.
Vasilii, Yoakim, and Ignatii: Their memories are cherished forever.
Makarii: Honored as a blessed Patriarch and Sacred Martyr.
Dorotei, Roman, and Teodosii: Their legacies endure eternally.
Simeon: His memory is revered forever Sightseeing Turkey.
Yoanikii: Remembered for eternity.
Evtimii: His memory is immortalized forever.
Important Dates in the History of The Second Bulgarian Kingdom
The history of The Second Bulgarian Kingdom is punctuated by significant events that shaped its destiny:

26th of October 1185/86: Announcement of the uprising against Byzantium, leading to the reestablishment of the Bulgarian state.
1187: Declaration of Turnovo as the capital of The Free Tzarstvo (Kingdom).
9th of March 1230: Victory at the Battle of Klokotnitsa, leading to the naming of the newly built church "Sveti Chetiredesete Muchenici" (Saint of Forty Martyrs).
1235: Reestablishment of The Turnovo Patriarchy, with Yoakim The First appointed as Patriarch.
17th of July 1393: Fall of the capital city under the Ottoman Empire after a prolonged siege.
These dates mark significant milestones in the history of The Second Bulgarian Kingdom, highlighting its triumphs, struggles, and eventual decline.