Mihail Savov
Mihail Savov | |
|---|---|
| Born | 14 November 1857 |
| Died | 21 July 1928 (aged 70) |
| Allegiance | Bulgaria |
| Branch | Bulgarian Army |
| Service years | 1879 – 1913 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Conflicts | |
| Awards | See below |
Mihail Georgiev Savov (Bulgarian: Михаил Савов) (14 November 1857 in Stara Zagora - 21 July 1928 in Saint-Vallier-de-Thiey, France) was a Bulgarian general, twice Minister of Defence (1891–1894 and 1903–1907), second in command of the Bulgarian army during the Balkan Wars.
He was twice dismissed from the army and twice reassigned with the help of Tsar Ferdinand. Mihail Savov and Ferdinand are considered the main characters responsible for the Second Balkan War.