Șerban Cantacuzino
Șerban Cantacuzino was a notable figure in Romanian history, serving as the Prince of Wallachia from 1678 to 1688. He is recognized for founding the Cotroceni Monastery, which marked the beginning of the site's long historical significance. His reign was characterized by efforts to strengthen the principality's autonomy and promote economic development. Cantacuzino is remembered as a key figure in the cultural and political landscape of 17th-century Romania.
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Șerban Cantacuzino led a rebellion of boyars in 1669 to demand the cleansing of the land from Greeks.
Istoria neștiută a Palatului Cotroceni: distrus de cutremure, ars de foc și zguduit de lupte politice
Romania· 2025-05-19
Șerban Cantacuzino was also crowned in the Church of Saint Anton.
Povestea celei mai vechi biserici din București. Găzduiește o icoană pictată de Arsenie Boca, iar domnitorii Țării Românești erau încoronați aiciRomania· 2025-03-16
Șerban Cantacuzino founded a monastery on the site of the Cotroceni Palace between 1679 and 1681.
Președintele Ilie Bolojan va locui la Palatul Cotroceni, pentru a reduce cheltuielile de cazare şi transportRomania· 2025-02-14
