Valko Chervenkov

Valko Chervenkov

Born

September 6, 1900

Died

October 21, 1980 (80 years old)

Known For

Acting

Place of Birth

Valko Velyov Chervenkov (6 September 1900 – 21 October 1980) was a Bulgarian communist politician. He served as leader of the Communist Party between 1949 and 1954, and Prime Minister between 1950 and 1956. His rule was marked by the consolidation of the Stalin model, rapid industrialisation, collectivisation and large-scale persecution of political opponents.

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