Revolutionary Nayden Popstoyanov

Nayden Stefanov Popstoyanov, also known in the historical spelling Найден попъ Стояновъ, was born in Koprivshtitsa. A teacher by profession, he taught in several towns, including Panagyurishte, Svishtov, Pleven and again Koprivshtitsa. In 1869, he initiated the creation of the Neofit Rilets community cultural centre in Koprivshtitsa and wrote its statutes. During the April Uprising, he served as a commander of a thousand insurgents.

He was among the most energetic and capable teachers of his time. He translated various textbooks for educational use and was the father of four children. Popstoyanov belonged to the Koprivshtitsa Revolutionary Committee and was captured in the Troyan Balkan Mountains after the uprising was suppressed. Following torture in Tarnovo Prison, he was killed alongside Todor Kableshkov.

His brother Petko Popstoyanov served in the Bulgarian Volunteer Corps at Shipka.