Princes of Moldavia (VI)

INTRODUCTION

On 14 November 2008, the Post Office of Moldova (Poșta Moldovei) issued a series of postage stamps with the title Princes of Moldavia (VI). The issue comprises seven stamps, one on a souvenir sheet, with associated cancellation (postmark) and first day covers (FDC). The designer was Elena Karacenţev. The printing was performed by Tipografia Centrală, Chişinău.

ABOUT THE THEME

This is a List of rulers of Moldavia, from the first mention of the medieval polity east of the Carpathians and until its disestablishment in 1862, when it united with Wallachia, the other Danubian Principality. Read more..

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ISSUE DETAILS

Original Date of Issue: November 14, 2008 Michel Catalogue Numbers: 628-634 Artist/Designer: Elena Karacenţev Printer: Tipografia Centrală, Chişinău You can see the full details of this series here.

POSTAGE STAMPS
№ 628 | Mihail Grigore Suţu (1819-1821)	Mihail Grigore Suţu (1819-1821) Michel Catalogue No: 628 Perforation Type/Size: Comb 14.50:14 Size: 27.50 x 46.00 mm Face Value: 0.85 Lei Quantity Printed: 100,000
Michael Soutzos (Greek: Μιχαήλ Σούτζος, Romanian: Mihail Suţu, Constantinople, 1784 – Athens, 12 June 1864 ), was a member of the Soutzos family of Phanariotes, he was the nephew of Mihai Suţu; he was in turn a Prince of Moldavia, between 12 June 1819 and 29 March 1821. Read more.. This article uses material from the Wikipedia article 'Michael_Soutzos', which is released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike License 3.0.
№ 629 | Grigore Alexandru Ghica (1849-1853, 1854-1856)	Grigore Alexandru Ghica (1849-1853, 1854-1856) Michel Catalogue No: 629 Perforation Type/Size: Comb 14.50:14 Size: 27.50 x 46.00 mm Face Value: 1.2 Lei Quantity Printed: 400,000
Grigore Alexandru Ghica or Ghika (1803 or 1807 – August 24, 1857) was a Prince of Moldavia between October 14, 1849, and June 1853, and again between October 30, 1854, and June 3, 1856. His wife was Helena, a member of the Sturdza family and daughter of Ioan Sturdza, who had been Prince of Moldavia from 1822 to 1828. Read more.. This article uses material from the Wikipedia article 'Grigore_Alexandru_Ghica', which is released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike License 3.0.
№ 630 | Mihail Sturza (1834-1849)	Mihail Sturza (1834-1849) Michel Catalogue No: 630 Perforation Type/Size: Comb 14.50:14 Size: 27.50 x 46.00 mm Face Value: 1.5 Lei Quantity Printed: 100,000
Mihail Sturdza (Greek: Μιχαήλ Στούρτζας; 1795, Iaşi – 8 May 1884, Paris) was prince of Moldavia from 1834 to 1849. Read more.. This article uses material from the Wikipedia article 'Mihail_Sturdza', which is released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike License 3.0.
№ 631 | Alexandru Ipsilanti (1786-1788)	Alexandru Ipsilanti (1786-1788) Michel Catalogue No: 631 Perforation Type/Size: Comb 14.50:14 Size: 27.50 x 46.00 mm Face Value: 2 Lei Quantity Printed: 200,000
Alexander Ypsilantis (Greek: Αλέξανδρος Υψηλάντης - Alexandros Ypsilantis, Romanian: Alexandru Ipsilanti; 1725–1805) was a Greek Voivode (Prince) of Wallachia from 1775 to 1782, and again from 1796 to 1797, and also Voivode (Prince) of Moldavia from 1786 to 1788. He bears the same name as, but should not be confused with, his grandson, the Greek War of Independence hero of the early 19th century. The Ypsilantis were a prominent family of Phanariotes. Read more.. This article uses material from the Wikipedia article 'Alexandru_Ipsilanti', which is released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike License 3.0.
№ 632 | Ioan Sandu Sturza (1822-1828)	Ioan Sandu Sturza (1822-1828) Michel Catalogue No: 632 Perforation Type/Size: Comb 14.50:14 Size: 27.50 x 46.00 mm Face Value: 3 Lei Quantity Printed: 100,000
Ioan Sturdza (Ioan Sandu Sturdza or Ioniţă Sandu Sturdza; his first name may be given as John) was a Prince of Moldavia (June 21, 1822 – May 5, 1828). Read more.. This article uses material from the Wikipedia article 'Ioan_Sturdza', which is released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike License 3.0.
№ 633 | Scarlat Callimachi (1806, 1807-1810, 1812-1819)	Scarlat Callimachi (1806, 1807-1810, 1812-1819) Michel Catalogue No: 633 Perforation Type/Size: Comb 14.50:14 Size: 27.50 x 46.00 mm Face Value: 4.5 Lei Quantity Printed: 100,000
Scarlat Callimachi (Constantinople, 1773 – December 12, 1821, Klaudioupolis, Bithynia) was Grand Dragoman of the Sublime Porte 1801–1806, Prince of Moldavia between August 24, 1806 – October 26, 1806, August 4, 1807 – June 13, 1810, September 17, 1812 – June 1819 and Prince of Wallachia between February 1821 – June 1821. Read more.. This article uses material from the Wikipedia article 'Scarlat_Callimachi_%28hospodar%29', which is released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike License 3.0.
№ 634 | Alexandru Ioan Cuza (1859-1866)	Alexandru Ioan Cuza (1859-1866) Michel Catalogue No: 634 Perforation Type/Size: Comb 14.50:14 Size: 27.50 x 46.00 mm Face Value: 6.2 Lei Quantity Printed: 10,000
Alexandru Ioan Cuza (pronounced [alekˈsandru iˈo̯an ˈkuza], or Alexandru Ioan I, also anglicised as Alexander John Cuza; 20 March 1820 – 15 May 1873) was Prince of Moldavia, Prince of Wallachia, and later Domnitor (ruler) of the Romanian Principalities. He was a prominent figure of the Revolution of 1848 in Moldavia. He initiated a series of reforms that contributed to the modernization of Romanian society and of state structures. Read more.. This article uses material from the Wikipedia article 'Alexandru_Ioan_Cuza', which is released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike License 3.0.

FIRST DAY COVERS (FDC) AND CANCELLATIONS (POSTMARKS)

№ 628-633 FDC | Royal Coat of Arms

№ 629-632 FDC | Royal Coat of Arms

№ Block 42 (634) FDC | Royal Coat of Arms

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