About Alexandru II Ghica
Lived 1796 – 1862 (aged 65–66). Alexandru II Ghica was a Romanian politician.
Alexandru Dimitrie Ghica – January 1862), a member of the Ghica family, was Prince of Wallachia from April 1834 to 7 October 1842 and later caimacam (regent) from July 1856 to October 1858.
Family
He was son of Demetriu Ghica and Eufrosine Caradja. His brothers were Grigore IV Ghica and Michai Ghica, father of Elena Ghica (pen-name Dora d'Istria).
Biography Alexandru was appointed jointly by the Ottoman Empire and Russia (1834–1842) as hospodar of Wallachia. Under him the so-called had been promulgated; an attempt was made to codify the laws in conformity with the institutions of the country and to secure better administration of justice.
At the end of his reign as Prince of Wallachia, he was replaced by the Russian-backed Gheorghe Bibescu.
He died in Naples in 1862.
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Who was Alexandru II Ghica?
Ruler of Wallachia
When was Alexandru II Ghica born?
Alexandru II Ghica was born on 1 May 1796 in Principality of Wallachia.
When did Alexandru II Ghica die?
Alexandru II Ghica died in 1862 in Naples.
What was Alexandru II Ghica's occupation?
Alexandru II Ghica was a politician.
What nationality was Alexandru II Ghica?
Alexandru II Ghica was Romanian.
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