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1859 in Romania

Explore 5 historical events and records for Romania in 1859.

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Historical records for Romania in 1859

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January

5 January 1859

Election as Prince of Moldavia

Cuza, Alexandru Ioan · Iasi · Prince of Moldavia · Government / Government of Romania

Cuza is elected Prince of Moldavia, advancing the unionist programme.

24 January 1859

Election as Prince of Wallachia

Cuza, Alexandru Ioan · Bucharest · Prince of Wallachia · Government / Government of Romania

Cuza is elected Prince of Wallachia, creating a personal union of the principalities.

24 January 1859

Union of the Principalities

Cuza, Alexandru Ioan · Bucharest · Ruler of United Principalities · Government / Government of Romania

Cuza's double election establishes the United Principalities under one ruler.

March

9 March 1859

Birth of Alexandru Averescu

Averescu, Alexandru · Warfare / Military

Birth of Alexandru Averescu

Other events (month unknown)

1859

Foreign Secretary of Romania

Alecsandri, Vasile · Foreign Secretary of Romania · Government / Government of Romania

Appointed Foreign Secretary

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