Episode 2 of 2
Election as Prince of Wallachia
- When
- 24 January 1859
- Where
- Bucharest
Following street pressure in Bucharest, Cuza was elected as Prince of Wallachia on 24 January 1859, creating a personal union.
On 24 January 1859, Alexandru Ioan Cuza was elected as Prince of Wallachia. This election followed street pressure in Bucharest that changed the vote, resulting in his simultaneous rule over both principalities and the formation of the United Principalities.
Sources
- Alexandru Ioan Cuza Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-04
- United Principalities of Moldavia and Wallachia Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21
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