Krum the Fearsome (Bulgarian:Крум Страшни, Greek:Κρούμος) was Khan of Bulgaria during the First Bulgarian Empire from sometime after 796 but before 803 until his death in 814. During his reign the Bulgarian territory doubled in size, spreading from the middle Danube to the Dnieper and from Odrin to the Tatra Mountains. His able and energetic rule brought law and order to Bulgaria and developed the rudiments of state organisation.
Establishment of new borders
Around 805, Krum defeated the Avar Khaganate to destroy the remainder of the Avars and to restore Bulgar authority in Ongal again, the traditional Bulgar name for the area north of the Danube across the Carpathians covering Transylvania and along the Danube into eastern Pannonia. This resulted in the establishment of a common border between the Frankish Empire and Bulgaria, which would have important repercussions for the policy of Krum's successors.
Conflict with Nikephoros I
Krum engaged in a policy of territorial expansion. In 807 Bulgarian forces defeated the Byzantine army in the Struma valley. In 809 Krum besieged and forced the surrender of Serdica, slaughtering the garrison of 6,000 despite a guarantee of safe conduct. This victory provoked Byzantine EmperorNikephoros I to settle Anatolian populations along the frontier to protect it and to attempt to retake and refortify Serdica, although this enterprise failed.
Krumë is a town and a former municipality in the Kukës County, northern Albania. At the 2015 local government reform it became a subdivision and the seat of the municipality Has. The population at the 2011 census was 6,006. It was the seat of the former Has District. It is a small town located at the north-west foot of the Bjeshka e Krumes mountain (English: Kruma Highland, Mount of Kruma), from which comes a large source of underground water called Vrella with clean and cool water serving the domestic population's needs for fresh water.
Krum Sirakov or Krum is a Bulgarian pop and pop-folk singer.
Career
Krum started his career by appearing on television in the year 2006. In 2009, he started singing professionally, focusing on pop music and pop-folk music. His songs were popular in Bulgaria.
Krum participates annually in the national campaign to prevent human trafficking. In 2010, Krum performed in the concert "Balkan music" honors where all Balkan countries compete.
In 2012, Krum launched his own fashion line, "By Krum."
Bulgaria (i/bʌlˈɡɛəriə/, /bʊlˈ-/; Bulgarian:България, tr. Bǎlgarija, IPA:[bɐɫˈɡarijɐ]), officially the Republic of Bulgaria (Bulgarian:Република България, tr. Republika Bǎlgarija), is a country in southeastern Europe. It is bordered by Romania to the north, Serbia and Macedonia to the west, Greece and Turkey to the south, and the Black Sea to the east. With a territory of 110,994 square kilometres (42,855sqmi), Bulgaria is Europe's 16th-largest country.
Organised prehistoric cultures began developing on Bulgarian lands during the Neolithic period. Its ancient history saw the presence of the Thracians and later the Persians,Greeks and Romans. The emergence of a unified Bulgarian state dates back to the establishment of the First Bulgarian Empire in 681 AD, which dominated most of the Balkans and functioned as a cultural hub for Slavs during the Middle Ages. With the downfall of the Second Bulgarian Empire in 1396, its territories came under Ottoman rule for nearly five centuries. The Russo-Turkish War (1877–78) led to the formation of the Third Bulgarian State. The following years saw several conflicts with its neighbours, which prompted Bulgaria to align with Germany in both world wars. In 1946 it became a one-party socialist state as part of the Soviet-led Eastern Bloc. In December 1989 the ruling Communist Party allowed multi-party elections, which subsequently led to Bulgaria's transition into a democracy and a market-based economy.
The sinking of Bulgaria is the largest Russian ship disaster since 1986 when the SSAdmiral Nakhimov crashed into a cargo ship and 423 people died.
Ship
Bulgaria was built at Slovak shipyard in Komárno, Czechoslovakia, in 1955 as Ukraina, and was renamed in February 2010 to Bulgaria after the Volga Bulgaria. Her length was 80.2 metres (263ft), her beam was 12.5 metres (41ft), her draft was 1.9 metres (6.2ft), and her power output was 273 kilowatts (366hp). She had two engines and two decks. Her cruising speed was 20.5 kilometres per hour (12.7mph; 11.1kn), and her original passenger capacity was 233 (then reduced after overhaul).
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Pliska 811 - Byzantine - Bulgarian Wars DOCUMENTARY
Our new animated historical documentary series on the Byzantine-Bulgarian Wars will start with the story of the battle of Pliska or battle of Varbitsa pass between the Eastern Roman emperor Nikephoros I and the khan of the First Bulgarian Empire Krum. The story starts right after our video on the Umayyad Caliphate's siege of Constantinople in 717-718, during which the allied Byzantine-Bulgar forces stopped the Muslim expansion in the region.
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published: 13 Oct 2019
Byzantine – Bulgarian Wars – The Era of Krum – The Balkans Map
In AD 803 Krum came to power in Bulgaria founding a new powerful dynasty that would rule the country for two centuries. He expanded the borders to the Pannonian Plain in the northwest and deep into Thrace and Macedonia in the south, thus starting the process of turning Bulgaria into an empire. He was not only a great military commander but also a great politician. He introduced the first written laws in Bulgaria and started transforming the confederation into a centralized state, a process that was completed during the reign of his heir – Omurtag (814 – 831). Krum was the first Bulgarian ruler to set his goal to conquer Constantinople and many of his successors aimed for the same.
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The Legend of Khan Krum: A Bulgarian Hero
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KRUM ft. EMANUELA - SKORPION / КРУМ ft. ЕМАНУЕЛА - СКОРПИОН /2015/
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Музика и аранжимент: Йорданчо Василковски-Оцко
Текст: Росен Димитров
Режисьор: Радина Миленчева
Оператор: Радослав Георгиев
Digital Distribution by Alehandro Records Ltd. / KVZ Music Ltd.
published: 12 Apr 2019
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The History of Bulgaria Summarized
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Bulgarian History from Ancient to Modern times explained
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The History of Bulgaria Summarized
Bulgarian History from Ancient to Modern times explained
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EpidemicSound
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Крум има остър език и упражнява чувството си за хумор върху журито!
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Our new animated historical documentary series on the Byzantine-Bulgarian Wars will start with the story of the battle of Pliska or battle of Varbitsa pass betw...
Our new animated historical documentary series on the Byzantine-Bulgarian Wars will start with the story of the battle of Pliska or battle of Varbitsa pass between the Eastern Roman emperor Nikephoros I and the khan of the First Bulgarian Empire Krum. The story starts right after our video on the Umayyad Caliphate's siege of Constantinople in 717-718, during which the allied Byzantine-Bulgar forces stopped the Muslim expansion in the region.
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We are grateful to our patrons and sponsors, who made this video possible: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1JlqSD0nyP64psCnaLrwFT3zVTZiordU1jnwXeZOu1to
The script video was written by Matt Hollis.
This video was narrated by Officially Devin (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU0-VII-V376zFxiRGMeZGg & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC79s7EdN9uXX77-Ly2HmEjQ)
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#Documentary #Pliska #Krum
Our new animated historical documentary series on the Byzantine-Bulgarian Wars will start with the story of the battle of Pliska or battle of Varbitsa pass between the Eastern Roman emperor Nikephoros I and the khan of the First Bulgarian Empire Krum. The story starts right after our video on the Umayyad Caliphate's siege of Constantinople in 717-718, during which the allied Byzantine-Bulgar forces stopped the Muslim expansion in the region.
Support us on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/KingsandGenerals or Paypal: http://paypal.me/kingsandgenerals
We are grateful to our patrons and sponsors, who made this video possible: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1JlqSD0nyP64psCnaLrwFT3zVTZiordU1jnwXeZOu1to
The script video was written by Matt Hollis.
This video was narrated by Officially Devin (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU0-VII-V376zFxiRGMeZGg & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC79s7EdN9uXX77-Ly2HmEjQ)
Machinimas were made on Total War: Attila engine by MalayArcher (https://www.youtube.com/user/MathemedicUpdates)
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In AD 803 Krum came to power in Bulgaria founding a new powerful dynasty that would rule the country for two centuries. He expanded the borders to the Pannonian...
In AD 803 Krum came to power in Bulgaria founding a new powerful dynasty that would rule the country for two centuries. He expanded the borders to the Pannonian Plain in the northwest and deep into Thrace and Macedonia in the south, thus starting the process of turning Bulgaria into an empire. He was not only a great military commander but also a great politician. He introduced the first written laws in Bulgaria and started transforming the confederation into a centralized state, a process that was completed during the reign of his heir – Omurtag (814 – 831). Krum was the first Bulgarian ruler to set his goal to conquer Constantinople and many of his successors aimed for the same.
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In AD 803 Krum came to power in Bulgaria founding a new powerful dynasty that would rule the country for two centuries. He expanded the borders to the Pannonian Plain in the northwest and deep into Thrace and Macedonia in the south, thus starting the process of turning Bulgaria into an empire. He was not only a great military commander but also a great politician. He introduced the first written laws in Bulgaria and started transforming the confederation into a centralized state, a process that was completed during the reign of his heir – Omurtag (814 – 831). Krum was the first Bulgarian ruler to set his goal to conquer Constantinople and many of his successors aimed for the same.
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Experience the epic story of Khan Krum, a fearless leader who defied all odds to lead his people to victory. This 2-minute video brings to life the powerful quo...
Experience the epic story of Khan Krum, a fearless leader who defied all odds to lead his people to victory. This 2-minute video brings to life the powerful quotes and legendary deeds of this iconic Bulgarian figure, inspiring all who watch. #KhanKrum, #BulgarianHistory, #LegendaryLeader, #InspiringQuotes #PositiveEnergy , #BelieveInYourself , #GoalSetting #motivationmonday , #selfdiscovery , #believeinyourself , #overcomingobstacles , #findyourpath #conqueryourgoals #shortsclip #shortscraft #subscribe #shortsbeta #shortsart #chatgpt #metal #technology #technicalanalysis #ai #smartgadgets #smartgadgets #motivation #fitnessmotivation #motivationalquotes #gymmotivation #mondaymotivation #workoutmotivation #motivational #motivationmonday #bodybuildingmotivation #weightlossmotivation #morningmotivation #runningmotivation #dailymotivation #motivationalspeaker #tuesdaymotivation #motivationalquotes #fitmotivation #slimmingworldmotivation #motivationalmonday #studymotivation #motivationquotes #sportmotivation #motivationstatus #thursdaymotivation #selfmotivation #wednesdaymotivation #exercisemotivation #powerliftingmotivation #motivationquote #entrepreneurmotivation #mymotivation #fridaymotivation #yogamotivation #sundaymotivation #motivationdaily #motivationoftheday #motivationalwords #instamotivation #motivation101 #motivationalpost
"Unleashing terror and triumph, delve into the captivating tale of Khan Krum, the Fearsome Conqueror. Witness his ruthless military genius and the chilling tact...
"Unleashing terror and triumph, delve into the captivating tale of Khan Krum, the Fearsome Conqueror. Witness his ruthless military genius and the chilling tactic that sent shivers down the spines of his enemies. Brace yourself for a journey through history's darkest chapters."
"Unleashing terror and triumph, delve into the captivating tale of Khan Krum, the Fearsome Conqueror. Witness his ruthless military genius and the chilling tactic that sent shivers down the spines of his enemies. Brace yourself for a journey through history's darkest chapters."
The History of Bulgaria Summarized
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🚩 In this video we're heading back to the 9th century. The Battle of Pliska in 811 AD marked the first time since the death of Emperor Valens in 378 AD, that a Roman emperor fell in battle.
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📜 Research and writing
Bulgarian Empire Mapping
📢 Narrated by David McCallion
🎵 Music:
Filmstro
EpidemicSound
#medieval #history #bulgaria
Крум има остър език и упражнява чувството си за хумор върху журито!
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Our new animated historical documentary series on the Byzantine-Bulgarian Wars will start with the story of the battle of Pliska or battle of Varbitsa pass between the Eastern Roman emperor Nikephoros I and the khan of the First Bulgarian Empire Krum. The story starts right after our video on the Umayyad Caliphate's siege of Constantinople in 717-718, during which the allied Byzantine-Bulgar forces stopped the Muslim expansion in the region.
Support us on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/KingsandGenerals or Paypal: http://paypal.me/kingsandgenerals
We are grateful to our patrons and sponsors, who made this video possible: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1JlqSD0nyP64psCnaLrwFT3zVTZiordU1jnwXeZOu1to
The script video was written by Matt Hollis.
This video was narrated by Officially Devin (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU0-VII-V376zFxiRGMeZGg & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC79s7EdN9uXX77-Ly2HmEjQ)
Machinimas were made on Total War: Attila engine by MalayArcher (https://www.youtube.com/user/MathemedicUpdates)
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Paul Sophoulis - Bulgaria and Byzantium 775 - 831
Dennis B Hupchick - The Bulgarian-Byzantine Wars for Early Medieval Hegemony
R.J Crampton - A Concise History of Bulgaria
Production Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound: http://www.epidemicsound.com
#Documentary #Pliska #Krum
In AD 803 Krum came to power in Bulgaria founding a new powerful dynasty that would rule the country for two centuries. He expanded the borders to the Pannonian Plain in the northwest and deep into Thrace and Macedonia in the south, thus starting the process of turning Bulgaria into an empire. He was not only a great military commander but also a great politician. He introduced the first written laws in Bulgaria and started transforming the confederation into a centralized state, a process that was completed during the reign of his heir – Omurtag (814 – 831). Krum was the first Bulgarian ruler to set his goal to conquer Constantinople and many of his successors aimed for the same.
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There is a mistake in the map legend. Instead of Umayyad Caliphate it should be written Abbasid Caliphate.
Music by Kevin MacLeod
"Unleashing terror and triumph, delve into the captivating tale of Khan Krum, the Fearsome Conqueror. Witness his ruthless military genius and the chilling tactic that sent shivers down the spines of his enemies. Brace yourself for a journey through history's darkest chapters."
Krum the Fearsome (Bulgarian:Крум Страшни, Greek:Κρούμος) was Khan of Bulgaria during the First Bulgarian Empire from sometime after 796 but before 803 until his death in 814. During his reign the Bulgarian territory doubled in size, spreading from the middle Danube to the Dnieper and from Odrin to the Tatra Mountains. His able and energetic rule brought law and order to Bulgaria and developed the rudiments of state organisation.
Establishment of new borders
Around 805, Krum defeated the Avar Khaganate to destroy the remainder of the Avars and to restore Bulgar authority in Ongal again, the traditional Bulgar name for the area north of the Danube across the Carpathians covering Transylvania and along the Danube into eastern Pannonia. This resulted in the establishment of a common border between the Frankish Empire and Bulgaria, which would have important repercussions for the policy of Krum's successors.
Conflict with Nikephoros I
Krum engaged in a policy of territorial expansion. In 807 Bulgarian forces defeated the Byzantine army in the Struma valley. In 809 Krum besieged and forced the surrender of Serdica, slaughtering the garrison of 6,000 despite a guarantee of safe conduct. This victory provoked Byzantine EmperorNikephoros I to settle Anatolian populations along the frontier to protect it and to attempt to retake and refortify Serdica, although this enterprise failed.