Alexander the Good

Alexander I, commonly known as Alexander the Good (Romanian: Alexandru cel Bun; c.1375 – 1 January 1432) was Voivode of Moldavia between 1400 and 1432. He was the son of Roman I and succeeded Iuga to the throne. As ruler he initiated a series of reforms while consolidating the status of the Principality of Moldavia.

Alexander the Good
Alexandru cel Bun
Alexandru cel Bun - lithograph published by Dimitrie Papazoglu in 1891 after the fresco in the Cozia Monastery.
Voivode of Moldavia
Reign23 April 1400 – 1 January 1432 (1400-04-23 1432-01-01)
PredecessorIuga of Moldavia
SuccessorIliaș of Moldavia
Bornc.1375
Died1 January 1432(1432-01-01) (aged 56–57)
Suceava, Moldavia
Spouse
  • Margareta Loszonc
  • Ana Neacșa
  • Rimgailė
Issue
DynastyBogdan-Mușat
FatherRoman I of Moldavia
ReligionEastern Orthodox
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