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Dumitru Matcovschi

1939 – 2013

Moldovan writer

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About Dumitru Matcovschi

Lived 1939 – 2013 (aged 73). Dumitru Matcovschi was a Romanian, Moldovan and Russian writer, poet, prose writer, opinion journalist and playwright.

Dumitru Matcovschi (20 October 1939 – 26 June 2013) was a writer from Moldova who was a member of the Academy of Sciences of Moldova. He was a founder of the Popular Front of Moldova.

Biography Dumitru Matcovschi was born to Leonte and Eudochia Matcovschi on 20 October 1939 in Vadul-Raşcov, then in Romania. He graduated from the Moldova State University in 1961. Dumitru Matcovschi was a founder of the Democratic Movement of Moldova and Popular Front of Moldova. Matcovschi died on 26 June 2013 following surgery on 14 June to remove a brain tumor.

Awards Honorary citizen Chişinău

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Important facts

Born
20 October 1939, Vadul-Rașcov
Birth century
20th century
Died
26 June 2013, Chișinău
Occupation
Writer, poet, prose writer, opinion journalist, playwright
Nationality
Romania, Moldova, Soviet Union
Education
Moldova State University
Employers
Academy of Sciences of Moldova
Awards
Order of the Republic; Order of Cultural Merit; Order of the Star of Romania; "Mihai Eminescu" Medal

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Dumitru Matcovschi?

Moldovan writer (1939–2013)

When was Dumitru Matcovschi born?

Dumitru Matcovschi was born on 20 October 1939 in Vadul-Rașcov.

When did Dumitru Matcovschi die?

Dumitru Matcovschi died on 26 June 2013 in Chișinău.

What was Dumitru Matcovschi's occupation?

Dumitru Matcovschi was a writer, poet, prose writer, opinion journalist and playwright.

What nationality was Dumitru Matcovschi?

Dumitru Matcovschi was Romanian, Moldovan and Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Dumitru Matcovschi

· Wikidata: Q5313866

· DBpedia: Dumitru Matcovschi

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