Constantin Racoviță: Biography, Facts and Career
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Prince Constantin Racoviţă (1699 – 28 January 1764) was twice monarch of Principality of Moldavia from Ottoman government: 31 August 1749 – 3 July 1753 and 29 February 1756 – 14 March 1757; and also twice of Wallachia: July 1753 – c. 28 February 1756 and 9 March 1763 – 28 January/8 February 1764. He struggled against the powerful boyars in Wallachia, exiling their leaders to Cyprus. Due to continued opposition he asked for a transfer to Moldavia. He was the son of Mihai Racoviță and Ana Codreanu. During his second Moldavian reign, Racoviță established the Church of the Prophet Samuel in Focșani.
Quick facts about Constantin Racoviță
- Full name: Constantin Racoviță
- Born: 1699-01-01
- Nationality: Principality of Wallachia
- Known as: Royal
- Wikidata ID: Q614097
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Who is Constantin Racoviță?
Prince Constantin Racoviţă (1699 – 28 January 1764) was twice monarch of Principality of Moldavia from Ottoman government: 31 August 1749 – 3 July 1753 and 29 February 1756 – 14 March 1757; and also twice of Wallachia: July 1753 – c. 28 February 1756 and 9 March 1763 – 28 January/8 February 1764.
What nationality is Constantin Racoviță?
Constantin Racoviță is Principality of Wallachia.
When was Constantin Racoviță born?
Constantin Racoviță was born on 1699-01-01.
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