About Radu Leon
Lived 1650 – 1669 (aged 18–19). Radu Leon was a Romanian ruler.
Radu Leon (? – 1669) was ruler of Wallachia from 1664 to 1669. He had the byname Radu the Oyster-seller.
Biography Born into the House of Bogdan-Mușat, he was the son of Wallachian ruler Leon Tomșa, and putative grandson of Ștefan Tomșa, ruler of Moldavia, Radu Leon replaced the deposed Grigore I Ghica in December 1664.
Supposedly barely able to speak Romanian, Radu's authority relied on the support of the Phanariots, and especially the Cantacuzino family. Șerban Cantacuzino, later ruler of Wallachia, served as his chamberlain, and Draghici Cantacuzino commanded Radu's armies.
Anti-Greek protests beginning in December 1668 led to Radu's downfall in March 1669 and replacement by Antonie Vodă din Popești.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Radu Leon?
Ruler of Wallachia
When was Radu Leon born?
Radu Leon was born in 1650.
When did Radu Leon die?
Radu Leon died in 1669 in Wrocław.
What was Radu Leon's occupation?
Radu Leon was a ruler.
What nationality was Radu Leon?
Radu Leon was Romanian.
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