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DOAMNELE VOIEVOZILOR ROMÂNI
THE LADIES OF THE ROMANIAN VOIVODES

Author(s): Radu Moţoc
Subject(s): History, Cultural history, Local History / Microhistory
Published by: Biblioteca Ştiinţifică a Universităţii de Stat Alecu Russo
Keywords: Romphilatelia; wives of rulers;

Summary/Abstract: The article addresses the role, activity and concerns of the ladies of the voivodes in the life of the Romanian rulers. These women have left a deep mark on the history of both Romanians and Europe. Romfilatelia brings back to memory the figures of six of these ladies through the issuance of postage stamps: Mrs. Maria, Mircea cel Batran’s wife, Mrs. Elina, Matei Basarab’s wife, Mrs. Chiajna, Mircea Ciobanul’s wife, three times ruler of Wallachia Mrs. Maria Voichita , the third and last wife of Ștefan cel Mare, Mrs. Milita Despina, Neagoie Basarab’s wife and Mrs. Stanca.

  • Issue Year: 2022
  • Issue No: 1-2
  • Page Range: 92-95
  • Page Count: 4
  • Language: Romanian