April Uprising

Bulgarian history

Also known as: Uprising of 1876

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The April Uprising was a Bulgarian national revolution that occurred in 1876. It was a premature and violent uprising against Ottoman rule, inspired by earlier revolutionary movements and the desire for independence. Despite being brutally suppressed by Turkish forces, the atrocities committed during the uprising, known as the Bulgarian Horrors, outraged European public opinion. This international outcry led to a conference of European statesmen proposing reforms. When the Ottoman sultan refused, Russia declared war, and Bulgarian volunteers fought alongside the Russian army, contributing to the eventual liberation of Bulgaria.12

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The April Uprising broke out prematurely on April 20 (May 2, New Style) and was violently put down. The atrocities committed against the civilian population by irregular Turkish forces, including the massacre of 15,000 Bulgarians near Plovdiv, increased the Bulgarian desire for independence. They also outraged…
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The April Uprising broke out prematurely on April 20 (May 2, New Style) and was violently put down. The atrocities committed against the civilian population by irregular Turkish forces, including the massacre of 15,000 Bulgarians near Plovdiv, increased the Bulgarian desire for independence. They also outraged…
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