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Radu the Great

1467 – 1508

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Born in Translvania Prince of Wallachia 15 April 1495-23 April 1508 Married to Cătălina Crnojevic (also called in other sources "from Sărata") the sister of the last Serbian despot of Zeta (Montenegro) Gheorghe Crnojevic Radu IV the Great (Romanian: Radu cel Mare), born in 1467 and passing away on 23 April 1508, held the esteemed position of Voivode (Prince) of Wallachia from September 1495 to April 1508. He ascended to power following the reign of his father, Vlad Călugărul, who belonged to the lineage of Vlad III the Impaler (Romanian: Vlad Țepeș), known for his infamous reputation. Radu's union with Princess Catalina Crnojević of Zeta, often spelled as Katarina or Jekaterina, was orchestrated by her uncle Ivan Crnojević, the Prince of Zeta, subsequent to her father's demise. This matrimonial alliance not only solidified political ties but also showcased the strategic marriages prevalent in medieval Europe. Princess Catalina's lineage, stemming from Andrija Crnojević, further intert

Name
Radu the Great
Locality
Viforata, România
Born
1 ianuarie 1467
Died
25 aprilie 1508
Age
41 years
From
Romania
Location
Dealu Monastery ↗
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Cemetery
Dealu Monastery
Locality
Viforata
Country
România
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