About Chiajna of Moldavia
Lived 1525 – 1588 (aged 62–63). Chiajna of Moldavia was a Romanian politician.
Doamna Chiajna (1525–1588) was a Princess consort of Wallachia. She was married to Mircea the Shepherd. She was regent in Wallachia from 1559 to 1575.
Life She was born as in Poland, the daughter of prince Peter IV Rareș and Elena Ecaterina Rareș ( the daughter of Jovan Branković), and married prince Mircea the Shepherd in 1545. She founded the first school in Romania, at Câmpulung, in 1552.
Mircea was defeated in battle by Radu Ilie at Mănești on November 16, 1552. Chiajna, Mircea, and their children were forced to flee, seeking succour with family in Giurgiu.
After the death of her spouse in 1559, she became regent in Wallachia on behalf of her son, Peter the Younger. She is described as an energetic, intelligent and gifted politician, who fiercely defended her son's throne.
Last sourced report on 1588 and her resting place whereabouts remained unclear.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Chiajna of Moldavia?
Princess consort of Wallachia
When was Chiajna of Moldavia born?
Chiajna of Moldavia was born in 1525 in Poland.
When did Chiajna of Moldavia die?
Chiajna of Moldavia died in 1588.
What was Chiajna of Moldavia's occupation?
Chiajna of Moldavia was a politician.
What nationality was Chiajna of Moldavia?
Chiajna of Moldavia was Romanian.
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