Stephen I of Moldavia (Romanian: Ștefan I; 1364 – 1399) was Prince of Moldavia from 1394 to 1399. He succeeded to the throne as son of the previous ruler, Roman I and succeeded by his brother Iuga whom he associated to the throne in 1399 when he fell ill.[1]
| Stephen I Ștefan I | |
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| Prince of Moldavia | |
| Reign | March 1394 – 1399 |
| Predecessor | Roman I of Moldavia |
| Successor | Iuga of Moldavia |
| Born | cca 1364 |
| Died | 1399 |
| Dynasty | Bogdan-Mușat |
| Religion | Orthodox |
Stephen I's rule is notable for his victory at Ghindaoani (Neamț County) in February 1395 against king Sigismund I of Hungary who wished to assert his suzerainty over Moldavia (Stephen having had secured the support & agreed to be vassal of king Wladislaw II Jagello of Poland).[2]
Stephen I is buried at Bogdana Monastery in Rădăuți, Romania next to his father Roman I, grandfather Costea & great-grandfather Bogdan I - the founder of independent Moldavia.[3]
See also
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References
edit- ^ Rezachevici, Constantin (2001). Cronologia critică a domnilor din Țara Românească și Moldova a. 1324 - 1881, Volumul I. Editura Enciclopedică.
- ^ "Iuga Ologul, domn al Moldovei".
- ^ Rezachevici, Constantin (2001). Cronologia critică a domnilor din Țara Românească și Moldova a. 1324 - 1881, Volumul I. Editura Enciclopedică.
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