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Păuna Greceanu-Cantacuzino

d. 1740

Princess consort of Wallachia

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About Păuna Greceanu-Cantacuzino

Păuna Greceanu-Cantacuzino (died 1740) was a princess consort of Wallachia by marriage to Ștefan Cantacuzino (r. 1714–1716), the last land lord of Wallachia before the establishment of the Phanariot reigns.

She is described as ambitious, dominant, and actively involved in the foreign policy and actions regarding the deposition of the former prince and the installation of her spouse to the throne. After having entered into negotiations with the Habsburgs, however, the Ottomans deposed her spouse, and he was taken to Constantinople and executed.

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Important facts

Died
1740

Frequently asked questions

Who was Păuna Greceanu-Cantacuzino?

Princess consort of Wallachia

When did Păuna Greceanu-Cantacuzino die?

Păuna Greceanu-Cantacuzino died in 1740.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Păuna Greceanu-Cantacuzino

· Wikidata: Q15702961

· DBpedia: Păuna Greceanu-Cantacuzino

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