Stephen IV of Moldavia (Romanian: Ștefan IV), also called Ștefăniță; 1506 – 14 January 1527) was Prince of Moldavia from 1517 to 1527. He succeeded to the throne as son of the previous ruler, Bogdan III cel Chior. Until 1523, he was under the regency of Luca Arbore, Gatekeeper of Suceava. He was the father of John III the Terrible.
Stephen IV | |
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Prince of Moldavia | |
Reign | 20 April 1517 – 14 January 1527 |
Predecessor | Bogdan III the One-Eyed |
Successor | Petru Rareș |
Born | 1506 |
Died | 14 January 1527 Khotyn |
Issue | John III the Terrible |
Dynasty | Bogdan-Mușat |
Father | Bogdan III the One-Eyed |
Religion | Orthodox |