About Ruxandra of Moldavia
Lived 1538 – 1570 (aged 31–32). Ruxandra of Moldavia was a politician.
Ruxandra Lăpușneanu (1538 – 21 November 1570) was a princess consort of Moldavia by her marriage to Alexandru Lăpușneanu in 1564. Ruxandra was the daughter of Peter IV Rareș and Princess Elena Ecaterina Rareș (the second daughter of Jovan Branković of Serbia). From 1568 until 1570 she was regent in Moldavia on behalf of her son Bogdan IV of Moldavia.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ruxandra of Moldavia?
Princess consort of Moldavia
When was Ruxandra of Moldavia born?
Ruxandra of Moldavia was born in 1538 in Suceava.
When did Ruxandra of Moldavia die?
Ruxandra of Moldavia died on 12 November 1570 in Iași.
What was Ruxandra of Moldavia's occupation?
Ruxandra of Moldavia was a politician.
What nationality was Ruxandra of Moldavia?
Ruxandra of Moldavia's recorded nationality: Principality of Moldavia.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Ruxandra of Moldavia
· DBpedia: Ruxandra Lăpușneanu
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ruxandra of Moldavia. https://biography.guide/ruxandra-of-moldavia/
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