Republic of Ploiești uprising fails (1870)

The Republic of Ploiești was a brief local military revolt in 1870 led by liberal politicians aiming to overthrow the Romanian monarchy. On 8 August 1870, radical liberals in Ploiești started a revolt and attempted coup by arresting the chief of police and the county Prefect, occupying several official buildings and proclaiming the so-called Republic of Ploiești.

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Background and detail

Background. In 1870, Ploiești became the epicentre of a brief local military revolt led by liberal politicians aiming to overthrow the Romanian monarchy. The conflict affected the early reign of Carol I, who was a German prince ruling a historically Francophile country. There was a strong feeling of distrust towards Carol during the time, as he was not yet seen as Romanian.

The Uprising. The most well known incident took place on 8 August 1870. Radical liberals in the city of Ploiești started a revolt and attempted coup. They arrested the chief of police and the county Prefect, occupied several official buildings, and proclaimed the so-called Republic of Ploiești.

Outcome. The uprising against Domnitor Carol of Romania failed. The event is recorded as a brief local military revolt that aimed to overthrow the monarchy but did not succeed in establishing a republic.

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