Gheorghe Magheru
General Gheorghe Magheru (Romanian pronunciation: [ˈɡe̯orɡe maˈɡeru]; 8 April 1802, Bârzeiul de Gilort, Gorj County – 23 March 1880 Bucharest) was a Romanian revolutionary and soldier from Wallachia, and political ally of Nicolae Bălcescu.
Gheorghe Magheru | |
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| Born | 8 April 1802 Bârzeiul de Gilort, Gorj County, Wallachia |
| Died | 23 March 1880 (aged 77) Bucharest, Romania |
| Allegiance | Wallachia Russian Empire |
| Service/ | Wallachian Army |
| Rank | General |
| Battles/wars | Russo-Turkish War (1828–1829) Wallachian uprising of 1821 |
| Awards | Order of Saint Anna Gold Sword for Bravery |
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