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Grigore AlexandrescuRomanian poet and politician of the 19th century.
Date of Birth: 22.02.1810
Country:  Romania |
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Grigore Alexandrescu: A Literary and Political Luminary of 19th Century Romania
Early Life and Education
Grigore Alexandrescu was born on February 22, 1810, in Târgoviște, Wallachia (then part of the Ottoman Empire). Orphaned at an early age, he was raised in the St. Sava orphanage in Bucharest. After completing his studies there, Alexandrescu enlisted in the military service.
Political Activism
Through his affiliation with Colonel Campineanu, a prominent leader of the national opposition, Alexandrescu became politically active. He resigned his military commission upon the accession of Alexander Ghica to the throne and became the President of the Philharmonic Society, founded by his friend in 1835.
Literary Career
Alexandrescu soon gained fame and recognition for his satirical and politically charged fables. However, his writings also drew the ire of the authorities, leading to his exile in a monastery. During this period, he penned his renowned work, "1840," expressing the ardent aspirations of his party.
Political Office and Later Life
Upon the overthrow of Alexander Ghica in 1842, Alexandrescu was appointed Finance Minister in the ministry of Crețulescu for a few months. His literary works, published under the title "Memories and Impressions, Letters and Tales" (Bucharest, 1847), garnered critical acclaim. Grigore Alexandrescu passed away in Bucharest on November 25, 1885.
