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Alexandru Lăpușneanu: Biography, Facts and Career

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Alexandru IV Lăpușneanu (1499 – 5 May 1568) was ruler of Moldavia between September 1552 and 18 November 1561 and then October 1564 to 5 May 1568. He was the son of Bogdan III the One-Eyed. His wife and consort was Doamna Ruxanda Lăpușneanu, the daughter of Peter IV Rareș and Princess Elena Ecaterina Rareș (the second daughter of Jovan Branković of Serbia). He was the original founder of the Dormition Church, Lviv, also commonly known as the Wallachian Church. His son Bogdan IV of Moldavia succeeded him and ruled 1568–1572. The writer Constantin Negruzzi wrote the short story Alexandru Lăpușneanu in 1857 based on the ruler's life; it was turned into an opera by Alexandru Zirra.

Quick facts about Alexandru Lăpușneanu

  • Full name: Alexandru Lăpușneanu
  • Born: 1499-01-01
  • Nationality: Principality of Moldavia
  • Known as: Royal
  • Wikidata ID: Q1060836

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Who is Alexandru Lăpușneanu?

Alexandru IV Lăpușneanu (1499 – 5 May 1568) was ruler of Moldavia between September 1552 and 18 November 1561 and then October 1564 to 5 May 1568.

What nationality is Alexandru Lăpușneanu?

Alexandru Lăpușneanu is Principality of Moldavia.

When was Alexandru Lăpușneanu born?

Alexandru Lăpușneanu was born on 1499-01-01.

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