About Matei Vlădescu
Lived 1835 – 1901 (aged 65). Matei Vlădescu was a Romanian politician and military officer.
Matei Vlădescu (February 2, 1835 – January 23, 1901) was a Wallachian-born Romanian soldier.
Born in Târgoviște, Dâmbovița County, he entered the Bucharest Military School for Officers in 1854, becoming a second lieutenant in 1856. He rose to lieutenant (1860), captain (1863), major (1866), lieutenant-colonel (1870), colonel (1873), brigadier general (1883), and major general (1893). A participant in the Romanian War of Independence, he commanded units on the front at Pleven and Vidin.
From November 1889 to February 1891, Vlădescu served as War Minister in the cabinet of Gheorghe Manu. In 1892, he was named chief of staff to the royal household. He was awarded the Order of the Star of Romania.
A street in Târgoviște is named after him.
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Who was Matei Vlădescu?
Romanian politician and general (1835-1901)
When was Matei Vlădescu born?
Matei Vlădescu was born on 21 February 1835 in Târgoviște.
When did Matei Vlădescu die?
Matei Vlădescu died on 23 January 1901 in Bucharest.
What was Matei Vlădescu's occupation?
Matei Vlădescu was a politician and military officer.
What nationality was Matei Vlădescu?
Matei Vlădescu was Romanian.
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