Grigore III Ghica

Grigore III Ghica

Grigore III Ghica was twice the Prince of Moldavia between 29 March 1764 – 3 February 1767 and September 1774 – 10 October 1777 and of Wallachia: 28 October 1768 – November 1769.

A Phanariote ruler (domnitor) of the Ghica family, Grigore Ghica was assassinated by the Ottomans for opposing the annexation of the northwestern part of Moldavia (later named Bukovina) by the Habsburg Empire.

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Preceded by
Grigore Callimachi
Prince/Voivode of Moldavia
1764–1767
Succeeded by
Grigore Callimachi
Preceded by
Russian occupation
Prince/Voivode of Moldavia
1774–1777
Succeeded by
Constantin Moruzi