Stephen I of Moldavia
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Stephen I of Moldavia (Moldavian: Ştefan I; 1364 – 1399) was Prince of Moldavia from 1394 to 1399. He succeeded to the throne as son of the previous ruler, Roman I and succeeded by his brother Iuga(Yuri) whom he associated to the throne in 1399 when he fell ill.[1]
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Stephen I Ștefan I | |
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Prince of Moldavia | |
Reign | March 1394 – 1399 |
Predecessor | Roman I of Moldavia |
Successor | Iuga of Moldavia |
Born | cca 1364 |
Died | 1399 |
Dynasty | Bogdan-Mușat |
Religion | Orthodox |
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Stephen I's rule is notable for his victory at Ghindaoani (Neamt County) in February 1395 against king Sigismund I of Hungary who wished to assert his suzerainty over Moldavia (Stephen having had secured the support & agreed to be vassal of king Wladislaw II Jagello of Poland).[2]
Stephen I is buried at Bogdana Monastery in Radauti, Romania next to his father Roman I, grandfather Costea & great-grandfather Bogdan I - the founder of independent Moldavia.[3]
Preceded by | Prince of Moldavia 1394–1399 |
Succeeded by |