Basarab I Întemeietorul

Basarab I (1310–1352) was a pivotal figure in Romanian history, recognized as the founder of the Wallachian state. He successfully unified regions such as Banat, Oltenia, Muntenia, and eastern Moldavia under his rule, liberating them from Tatar domination. His reign marked the establishment of Romanian independence, particularly highlighted by his victory at the Battle of Posada in 1330 against the Kingdom of Hungary, solidifying his legacy as a national hero.