5 January 1859Election as Prince of MoldaviaAlexandru Ioan Cuza
Cuza is elected Prince of Moldavia, advancing the unionist programme.
Historical records for Romania in 1859, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Cuza is elected Prince of Moldavia, advancing the unionist programme.
Cuza is elected Prince of Wallachia, creating a personal union of the principalities.
Cuza's double election establishes the United Principalities under one ruler.
Birth of Alexandru Averescu
Appointed Foreign Secretary
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