Alexandru Ioan Cuza
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Alexandru Ioan Cuza was born on March 20, 1820 in Bârlad[1] and died on May 3, 1873 in Heidelberg[2][1][3][4]. He was a politician, military officer, revolutionary, jurist, and diplomat who practiced the Romanian Orthodox Church.
He was the son of Ioan Cuza and married Elena Cuza in 1844, remaining together until his death. They had two children: Alexandru Al. Ioan Cuza and Dimitrie Cuza[5]. He received his education at the University of Paris[6][7].
Throughout his life, he received several honors including the Order of the Redeemer, Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus, Order of the Medjidie, and Order of Osmanieh. He was buried at Trei Ierarhi Monastery.
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Trei Ierarhi Monastery[11]
- Father: Ioan Cuza[12]
- Mother: Sultana Cozadini[13]
- Spouse: Elena Cuza[14]
- Child: Alexandru Al. Ioan Cuza[15], Dimitrie Cuza[16]
- Country of citizenship: Principality of Moldavia[17], Principality of Wallachia[18], United Principalities of Moldavia and Wallachia[19]
- Position held: Prince of Romania[20], lord of Moldavia[21], lord of Wallachia[22]
- Educated at: University of Paris[23], University of Pavia[24], University of Bologna[25], National and Kapodistrian University of Athens[26]
- Award received: Order of the Redeemer[27], Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus[28], Order of the Medjidie[29], Order of Osmanieh[30]
- Member of: Romanian Academy[31]
- Religion or worldview: Romanian Orthodox Church[32]
- Sex or gender: male[33]
- Commons category: Alexandru Ioan Cuza[34]
- Unmarried partner: Marija Obrenović[35]
- Family name: Cuza[36]
- Given name: Alexandru[37]
- Topic's main category: Category:Alexandru Ioan Cuza[38]
- Commons gallery: Alexandru Ioan Cuza[39]
- Described by source: Otto's encyclopedia[40], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[41], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[42], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[43], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[44], Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 5[45], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[46], Granat Encyclopedic Dictionary[47], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[48]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[49], Romanian[50]
- Name in native language: Alexandru Ioan Cuza[51]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Alexandru Ioan Cuza include Alexandru Ioan Cuza University[52], a university[53], in Romania[54], founded in 1860[55], headquartered in Iași[56].
Why It Matters
Alexandru Ioan Cuza has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 68 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]
Entities named for him include Alexandru Ioan Cuza University[52], a university[53], in Romania[54], founded in 1860[55], headquartered in Iași[56].
FAQs
Where was Alexandru Ioan Cuza born?
Alexandru Ioan Cuza was born in Bârlad[2].
Where did Alexandru Ioan Cuza die?
Alexandru Ioan Cuza died in Heidelberg[4].
Who were Alexandru Ioan Cuza's parents?
Alexandru Ioan Cuza's father was Ioan Cuza[12]. Alexandru Ioan Cuza's mother was Sultana Cozadini[13].
Who was Alexandru Ioan Cuza married to?
Alexandru Ioan Cuza's spouses include Elena Cuza[14].
What did Alexandru Ioan Cuza do for work?
Alexandru Ioan Cuza worked as a politician[5], military officer[6], revolutionary[7], jurist[8], and diplomat[9].
Where did Alexandru Ioan Cuza go to school?
Alexandru Ioan Cuza was educated at University of Paris[23], University of Pavia[24], University of Bologna[25], and National and Kapodistrian University of Athens[26].
What awards did Alexandru Ioan Cuza receive?
Honors received include Order of the Redeemer[27], Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus[28], Order of the Medjidie[29], and Order of Osmanieh[30].