Stephen III of Moldavia

Prince of Moldavia from 1457 to 1504
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Stephen III of Moldavia

Summary

Stephen III of Moldavia is a human[1]. Born in Borzești[2], he… he was born on 1433[3]. He died in Suceava[4]. He died on July 2, 1504[5]. He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[6]

Key Facts

  • Stephen III of Moldavia's place of birth was Borzești[2].
  • Stephen III of Moldavia died in Suceava[4].
  • Stephen III of Moldavia was born on 1433[3].
  • Stephen III of Moldavia died on July 2, 1504[5].
  • Stephen III of Moldavia is buried at Putna Monastery[7].
  • Stephen III of Moldavia's father was Bogdan II of Moldavia[8].
  • Stephen III of Moldavia's mother was Maria[9].
  • Stephen III of Moldavia was married to Maria of Mangup[10].
  • Stephen III of Moldavia was married to Maria Voichița[11].
  • Stephen III of Moldavia was married to Evdochia of Kyiv[12].
  • Among Stephen III of Moldavia's spouses was Maria Rareș[13].
  • A child of Stephen III of Moldavia was Petru Rareș[14].
  • A child of Stephen III of Moldavia was Elena[15].
  • A child of Stephen III of Moldavia was Bogdan III the One-Eyed[16].
  • A child of Stephen III of Moldavia was Alexandru of Moldavia[17].
  • A child of Stephen III of Moldavia was Maria Cneajna[18].
  • Stephen III of Moldavia held citizenship in Principality of Moldavia[19].
  • Romanian was Stephen III of Moldavia's native language[20].
  • Stephen III of Moldavia is identified as part of the Romanians ethnic group[21].
  • Stephen III of Moldavia held the position of lord of Moldavia[22].
  • Stephen III of Moldavia's religion is recorded as Eastern Orthodoxy[23].
  • Stephen III of Moldavia is recorded as male[24].
  • Stephen III of Moldavia's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Stephen III of Moldavia's family is recorded as House of Mușat[26].
  • Stephen III of Moldavia's noble title is recorded as hospodar[27].

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Origins and Family

Stephen III of Moldavia's place of birth was Borzești[2]. He was born on 1433[3]. His father was Bogdan II of Moldavia[8]. His mother was Maria[9]. He is identified as part of the Romanians ethnic group[21]. Romanian was his native language[20].

Career and Affiliations

Stephen III of Moldavia held the position of lord of Moldavia[22].

Personal Life

Spouses include Maria of Mangup[10], a hospodar[28], 1450–1477[29], of Principality of Theodoro[30]; Maria Voichița[11], 1457–1511[31]; Evdochia of Kyiv[12], 1500–1467[32]; and Maria Rareș[13]. Children include Petru Rareș[14], 1487–1546[33], of Principality of Moldavia[34]; Elena[15], an aristocrat[35], 1464–1505[36], of Principality of Moldavia[37]; Bogdan III the One-Eyed[16], 1479–1517[38], of Principality of Moldavia[39]; Alexandru of Moldavia[17], a sovereign[40]; and Maria Cneajna[18]. Stephen III of Moldavia's religion is recorded as Eastern Orthodoxy[23].

Death and Burial

Stephen III of Moldavia died on July 2, 1504[5]. He passed away in Suceava[4]. He is buried at Putna Monastery[7].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Stephen III of Moldavia include Order of the Stephen the Great[41], an order[42], in Moldova[43], founded in 1992[44]; Stefan cel Mare University of Suceava[45], a university[46], in Romania[47], founded in 1990[48]; Ștefan cel Mare[49], a metro station[50], in Romania[51]; and Saint Stephen the Great Boulevard, Chișinău[52], a boulevard[53], in Moldova[54].

Why It Matters

Stephen III of Moldavia has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[6] He is known by 60 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]

Entities named for him include Order of the Stephen the Great[41], an order[42], in Moldova[43], founded in 1992[44]; Stefan cel Mare University of Suceava[45], a university[46], in Romania[47], founded in 1990[48]; Ștefan cel Mare[49], a metro station[50], in Romania[51]; and Saint Stephen the Great Boulevard, Chișinău[52], a boulevard[53], in Moldova[54].

FAQs

Where was Stephen III of Moldavia born?

Stephen III of Moldavia's place of birth was Borzești[2].

Where did Stephen III of Moldavia die?

Stephen III of Moldavia died in Suceava[4].

Who were Stephen III of Moldavia's parents?

Stephen III of Moldavia's father was Bogdan II of Moldavia[8]. Stephen III of Moldavia's mother was Maria[9].

Who was Stephen III of Moldavia married to?

Stephen III of Moldavia's spouses include Maria of Mangup[10], Maria Voichița[11], Evdochia of Kyiv[12], and Maria Rareș[13].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [24] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [9] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [12] . Kniaziowie litewsko-ruscy od końca czternastego wieku. wikidata.org.
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  17. [18] . Wiśniowieccy : monografia rodu. wikidata.org.
  18. [26] . wikidata.org.
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  20. [20] . adevarul.ro. adevarul.ro. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [21] . dspace-v.bcucluj.ro. dspace-v.bcucluj.ro. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . usv.ro. usv.ro. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [41] . wikidata.org. → on this site
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  3. [49] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [52] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [53] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [54] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [55] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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