Historical Events tagged with "walachia"

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Politics & Government

Proclamation of Islaz and New Republican Government

June 21st, 1848 176 years ago

Ion Heliade Rădulescu and Christian Tell issued the Proclamation of Islaz in Wallachia, establishing a new republican government amid rising demands for reform. This marked a significant moment in the Wallachian Revolution, a part of the wave of revolutions sweeping across Europe during this period. The proclamation highlighted popular aspirations for social justice, civil liberties, and national unity, emphasizing the urgent need for political reform in the region.

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Politics & Government

Musa Çelebi Declared Sultan with Mircea I's Support

February 17th, 1411 614 years ago

Musa Çelebi ascended to the Sultanate of the Ottoman Empire after securing military successes during the Ottoman Interregnum. His rise to power was notably supported by Mircea I of Wallachia, strengthening ties between the two regions. This alliance positioned Musa as a significant figure in the ongoing power struggles following his father's reign, as he sought to consolidate authority over the fragmented empire.

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