Michael the Brave

ModernEmperorWallachia1558 — 1601

Briefly united Wallachia Moldavia and Transylvania.

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Quick Facts

Born

1558

Died

1601

Country

Wallachia

Era

Modern

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)60

Political (20%)55

Influence (20%)55

Legacy (20%)47

Leadership (15%)62

Strategy (15%)60

Total Score54.9

Michael the Brave — Complete Timeline

1595 AD

Battle of CălugăreniWar◆ Major

Michael the Brave defeated an Ottoman army at C

BattleOttoman WarsWallachia

Impact: regional

1599 AD

Conquest of TransylvaniaWar◆ Major

Michael the Brave invaded Transylvania and defeated the forces of Andrew B

ConquestTransylvaniaȘelimbăr

Impact: regional

1600 AD

Union of the Three PrincipalitiesPolitical Action

Michael the Brave united Wallachia, Moldavia, and Transylvania under his rule, creating a short-lived union of the three Romanian principalities. This was the first time the regions were unified.

UnificationRomanian PrincipalitiesTransylvania

Impact: regionalconstructive

1601 AD

AssassinationOther◆ Major

Michael the Brave was assassinated by agents of the Habsburg general Giorgio Basta near Turda. His death ended the union of the principalities, which collapsed shortly after.

AssassinationHabsburgsEnd of Union

Impact: regionaltragic