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Alexandros II Mavrocordato

1754 – 1819

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About Alexandros II Mavrocordato

Lived 1754 – 1819 (aged 64). Alexandros II Mavrocordato was a Turkish dragoman.

Alexander (II) Mavrocordatos (, ; 1 July 1754 – 8 February 1819), surnamed Firaris (, from ) was a Phanariote who served as Prince of Moldavia from 1785 to 1786.

Life Alexander was the son of John II Mavrocordatos, and served as Grand Dragoman from 1782 to 1785, before being Hospodar (Prince) of Moldavia from January 1785 to December 1786, succeeding his cousin Alexander I Mavrocordatos.

During the Russo-Turkish War of 1787–1792 he sided with the Russian Empire, which began to pose as a protector of Christians in the Balkans. At the end of the war he fled to Russia, whence his nickname ("firari" meaning "fugitive" in Turkish). He obtained the title of Russian Prince and died in Moscow on February 8, 1819.

Alexander II Mavrocordatos had married Zaphira or Zamfira Caradja. The couple had only one daughter who became maid of honour to the Empress Catherine II of Russia.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Dragoman
Positions held
Lord of Moldavia
Also known as
Alexandru Mavrocordat Firaris

Family & relationships

Parent
John II Mavrocordatos

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Alexandros II Mavrocordato's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Alexandros II Mavrocordato?

Moldavian prince

When was Alexandros II Mavrocordato born?

Alexandros II Mavrocordato was born on 1 July 1754 in Constantinople.

When did Alexandros II Mavrocordato die?

Alexandros II Mavrocordato died on 8 February 1819 in Moscow.

What was Alexandros II Mavrocordato's occupation?

Alexandros II Mavrocordato was a dragoman.

What nationality was Alexandros II Mavrocordato?

Alexandros II Mavrocordato was Turkish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Alexandros II Mavrocordato

· Wikidata: Q2833744

· DBpedia: Alexander Mavrocordatos Firaris

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