Radu II of Wallachia
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Radu II Prasnaglava (Radu II the Simple-Minded) was a ruler of the principality of Wallachia in the 15th Century, ruling for 4 terms, each time preceded by Dan II, his rival for the throne, and each time succeeded by him. Of those 4 periods on the throne of Wallachia, all were within a period of only 7 years, and 3 terms lasted less than a year. He ruled:
Son of Mircea cel Batran, he is probably the last voievod of Wallachia to assert control of Banat and southern Basarabia Dobrogea was lost in 1417. His short intervals of rulership are marked by frequent and violent clashes with his rival, and at the same time cousin, Dan II, for the throne of the principality. He finds shelter and military suppost from the Ottoman Empire, and it is this submission to the Ottomans which ultimately caused Wallachia to the lose Dobrogea and other territories. Radu II is last mentioned in the spring of 1427, when Dan II attacks him from Transylvania, retakes the throne, and most probably kills him.
His nickname, as appears in slavonic writings (Prasnaglava) could also be translated as "simple-minded" or "empty-headed". He is considered an obscure ruler, which placed Wallachia under Ottoman suzerainty.
| Preceded by Dan II |
Prince of Wallachia 1421 |
Succeeded by Dan II |
| Preceded by Dan II |
Prince of Wallachia 1423 |
Succeeded by Dan II |
| Preceded by Dan II |
Prince of Wallachia 1424–1426 |
Succeeded by Dan II |
| Preceded by Dan II |
Prince of Wallachia 1427 |
Succeeded by Dan II |
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