Dimitrie D. Pătrășcanu

Dimitrie D. Pătrășcanu (October 8, 1872 – November 4, 1937) was a Romanian prose writer and dramatist.

Early life and education Born in Tomești, Iași County, his parents were Dimitrie Pătrășcanu, a farmer, and his wife, Maria (née Vicol). He attended primary school in his native village and in Iași, followed by the National College in the latter city. In 1893, he entered the literature and philosophy faculty of the University of Iași, as well as the higher normal school.

Career After graduating, Pătrășcanu taught history at Focșani, Bacău, and Bucharest. He wrote numerous textbooks, a pursuit to which he dedicated himself entirely in his last years.

A member of the National Liberal Party, he was elected to the Assembly of Deputies on a number of occasions.

Death Pătrășcanu died in Bucharest.