The Romanian Crown Domain - six decades of existence
The Romanian Crown Domain - six decades of existence

Summary/Abstract: The proposal for the bill regarding the constituting of the Crown’s Domain made by Ion. C. Brătianu at June 5th/17th 1884, although led to many discussions in the Parliament, culminated with the adopting of the bill at June 10th/22nd 1884. According to the law, the Crown had the right to use and exploit the properties that constituted the Domain and the income obtained from them was meant to complete the civil list of the Royal Family. The actions of organization and modernization have been realized under the guidance and the careful supervision of the six administrators: Ion Kalinderu, Barbu Ştirbey, Nicolae Mişu, General Ernest O. Baliff, General Alexandru Manolescu, Dimitrie D. Negel. Becoming advantageous, the Domains’ Administration, through the benevolence of the sovereigns, annually offered money, products and timber to the people in need, scholarships for the poor pupils and students.

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