Vasil Kănchov (Васил Кънчов) was a Bulgarian geographer, ethnographer, and teacher. Born on July 26, 1862, in Vratsa, Bulgaria, he made significant contributions to the study of the Balkans, particularly Macedonia. Kanchov served as a teacher in various Bulgarian schools in Macedonia and later became the Minister of Education of Bulgaria in 1902.

He traveled extensively throughout Macedonia, documenting the region's demographics, culture, and social structure. His work, including the book Macedonia: Ethnography and Statistics, remains a valuable resource for understanding the historical and ethnographic landscape of the area.

Unfortunately, Kanchov's life was cut short when he was killed in his office by a psychopath on February 6, 1902.