150th Anniversary of the Birth of Goce Delčev

North Macedonia · 2022 · 100 ден

This stamp commemorates the 150th anniversary of the birth of Goce Delčev, a pivotal figure in the Macedonian and Bulgarian revolutionary movements. The design features a portrait of Delčev against a backdrop that may include symbolic elements related to his life and the Internal Macedonian Revolutionary Organization (IMRO).

Goce Delčev (1872-1903) was a key leader of the IMRO, which sought autonomy for Macedonia and Adrianople from the Ottoman Empire. He is celebrated as a national hero in both North Macedonia and Bulgaria for his revolutionary ideals and efforts.