Dimitrie Cantemir: Biography, Facts and Career
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Dimitrie or Demetrius Cantemir (Romanian pronunciation: [diˈmitri.e kanteˈmir] ; Russian: Дмитрий Кантемир, romanized: Dmitry Kantemir; 26 October 1673 – 21 August 1723), also known by other spellings, was a Moldavian prince, statesman, and man of letters. He twice served as voivode of Moldavia (March–April 1693 and 1710–1711). During his second term, he allied his state with Russia in a war against Moldavia's Ottoman overlords; Russia's defeat forced Cantemir's family into exile and the replacement of the native voivodes by Greek phanariots. Cantemir was also a prolific writer, variously a: philosopher, historian, composer, musicologist, linguist, ethnographer and geographer. His son, Antioch, Russia's ambassador to Great Britain and France and a friend of Montesquieu and Voltaire, would become known as "the father of Russian poetry".
Quick facts about Dimitrie Cantemir
- Full name: Dimitrie Cantemir
- Born: 1673-10-26
- Nationality: Russian Empire
- Known as: Author
- Wikidata ID: Q159933
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Who is Dimitrie Cantemir?
Dimitrie or Demetrius Cantemir (Romanian pronunciation: [diˈmitri.e kanteˈmir] ; Russian: Дмитрий Кантемир, romanized: Dmitry Kantemir; 26 October 1673 – 21 August 1723), also known by other spellings, was a Moldavian prince, statesman, and man of letters.
What nationality is Dimitrie Cantemir?
Dimitrie Cantemir is Russian Empire.
When was Dimitrie Cantemir born?
Dimitrie Cantemir was born on 1673-10-26.
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