Konstantin Lukash
Konstantin Lukash (Bulgarian: Константин Лукаш; September 16, 1890 in Plovdiv – March 15, 1945) was a Bulgarian officer and Chief of Staff of the Bulgarian Army during the period 11 August 1941 - 11 May 1944.
Konstantin Lukash | |
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| Born | 16 September 1890 Plovdiv, Bulgaria |
| Died | March 15, 1945 (aged 54) Sofia, Bulgaria |
| Allegiance | Kingdom of Bulgaria |
| Service/ | Bulgarian Army |
| Years of service | 1909 - 1944 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
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Biography
Lukash was born on September 16, 1890 in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. He successfully applied at the Military School in Sofia. After he graduated on September 22, 1909 he was assigned as lieutenant to a regiment in the 22nd infantry division. On January 1, 1940 he was promoted to Lieutenant General. On August 11, 1941 he became Chief of Staff of the Bulgarian Army until May 11, 1944.
After the Bulgarian coup he was arrested on September 21 1944, sent to the Soviet Union for interrogation on January 2nd 1945, sentenced to death by the People's Court established by the government of the Fatherland Front and executed on March 15, 1945 in Sofia.