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Theodor Rosetti

1837 – 1923

Prime Minister of Romania

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About Theodor Rosetti

Lived 1837 – 1923 (aged 86). Theodor Rosetti was a Romanian politician, writer, university teacher, journalist, judge and diplomat.

Prince Theodor Rosetti (; 5 May 1837 – 17 July 1923) was a Romanian writer, journalist and politician who served as Prime Minister of Romania between 23 March 1888 and 22 March 1889, with two cabinets formed. Over his life, he also served several other roles within the judicial and government.

He is an aristocrat and member of the House of Rosetti. He was born in Iași or Solești, Moldavia. He was brother-in-law of Prince Alexandru Ioan Cuza, the former ruler of Romania and was considered to be on the conservative pro-monarchy side of the government. Rosetti was one of the most important members of the Junimea literary society and was elected honorary member of the Romanian Academy in 1891. He died in Bucharest at age 86 and was buried in the city's Bellu Cemetery. Streets in Bârlad and Iași are named after him.

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Important facts

Birth century
Positions held
Prime Minister of Romania, President of the Senate of Romania, Governor of the National Bank of Romania, Member of the Chamber of Deputies of Romania
Employers
Alexandru Ioan Cuza University

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Theodor Rosetti?

Prime Minister of Romania (1837-1923)

When was Theodor Rosetti born?

Theodor Rosetti was born on 4 May 1837 in Iași.

When did Theodor Rosetti die?

Theodor Rosetti died on 17 July 1923 in Bucharest.

What was Theodor Rosetti's occupation?

Theodor Rosetti was a politician, writer, university teacher, journalist, judge and diplomat.

What nationality was Theodor Rosetti?

Theodor Rosetti was Romanian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Theodor Rosetti

· Wikidata: Q928939

· DBpedia: Theodor Rosetti

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