Alexandru II Ghica

Alexandru II

Alexandru II or Alexandru D. Ghica (1796–1862), a member of the Ghica family, was Prince of Wallachia from April 1834 to 7 October 1842 and later caimacam (regent) from July 1856 to October 1858.

He was son of Demetriu Ghica and Eufrosine Karatza. His father was son of Grigore III Ghica. His brothers was Grigore IV Ghica and Michai Ghica, father of Elena Ghica (pen-name Dora d'Istria).

Preceded by Russian occupation	Prince of Wallachia 1834–1842	Succeeded by Gheorghe Bibescu
Preceded by Austrian occupation	Caimacan of Wallachia 1856–1858	Succeeded by Ioan Manu Emanoil Băleanu Ioan A. Filipide

Authority control	WorldCat VIAF: 53065876 LCCN: n83150788 GND: 1024221873

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