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Issuance of the 1459 Slavonic Document
- When
- 20 September 1459
- Where
- Princely residence area
Vlad III issued a Slavonic document on 20 September 1459, explicitly naming Bucharest as his princely residence and fortress.
The document is the first surviving written attestation of the city's name. It refers to the location as a fortress and the ruler's residence, distinguishing it from earlier, undocumented settlements. The exact physical site of the document's creation is not specified.
Sources
- Curtea Veche Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-01
- History of Bucharest Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-19
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