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Republic of Ploiești uprising fails
- When
- 8 August 1870
- Where
- Ploiești
Radical liberals in Ploiești started a revolt and attempted coup on 8 August 1870, arresting officials and proclaiming a republic.
On 8 August 1870, radical liberals in Ploiești started a revolt and attempted coup by arresting the chief of police and the county Prefect. They occupied several official buildings and proclaimed the so-called Republic of Ploiești, aiming to overthrow the Romanian monarchy.
Sources
- Carol I of Romania Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-07
- Ploiești Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-29
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