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Paul Goma (October 2nd, 1935)

Paul Goma (October 2nd, 1935)

Paul Goma (b. October 2, 1935) is a Romanian writer and leading anti-communist dissident.Currently he resides in France as a stateless political refugee.

Nicolae Iorga (January 17, 1871 - November 27, 1940)

Nicolae Iorga (January 17, 1871 - November 27, 1940)

Nicolae Iorga was a Romanian historian, university professor, literary critic, memorialist, playwright, poet, and politician. He served as a member of Parliament, as President of the post-World-War-I National Assembly, as minister, and (1931-32) as...

Hortensia Papadat-Bengescu (n. 8th December 1876, Galati - d. 5th March 1955, Bucharest)

Hortensia Papadat-Bengescu (n. 8th December 1876, Galati - d. 5th March 1955, Bucharest)

Hortensia Papadat-Bengescu was a famous Romanian writer, author of short stories, novels from interbelic period.

Zaharia Stancu (October 5, 1902 - December 5, 1974)

Zaharia Stancu (October 5, 1902 - December 5, 1974)

Zaharia Stancu was a Romanian prose writer, novelist, poet, and philosopher.

Marthe Bibesco (January 28, 1886, Bucharest - November 28, 1973, Paris)

Marthe Bibesco (January 28, 1886, Bucharest - November 28, 1973, Paris)

Marthe Bibesco, French version of Marta Bibescu (January 28, 1886, Bucharest - November 28, 1973, Paris), born Marta Lucia or Marthe Lucie Lahovary (also spelled Lahovari), was a Romanian-French writer.

Alexandru Macedonski (March 14, 1854, Bucharest - November 24, 1920)

Alexandru Macedonski (March 14, 1854, Bucharest - November 24, 1920)

Alexandru Macedonski was a Romanian writer and literary critic, known especially for having promoted French Symbolism in his native country.

Gherasim Luca (July 23, 1913 - February 9, 1994)

Gherasim Luca (July 23, 1913 - February 9, 1994)

Gherasim Luca (or Gherashim Luca) was a Surrealist theorist and Romanian poet, frequently cited in the works of Gilles Deleuze and Félix Guattari.

Adrian Pintea (9 October - 8 June 2007)

Adrian Pintea (9 October - 8 June 2007)

Adrian Virgil Pintea was a remarcable Romanian film and theatre actor.

Ion Luca Caragiale (January, 30, 1852 - July 9, 1912)

Ion Luca Caragiale (January, 30, 1852 - July 9, 1912)

Ion Luca Caragiale (January, 30, 1852 - July 9, 1912) was a Romanian playwright and short story writer. He was born in Haimanale, Wallachia. The name of the locality, which is now situated in Dâmboviţa County, Romania, has been changed to I. L. Caragiale.

Lucian Blaga (May 9, 1895 - May 6, 1961)

Lucian Blaga (May 9, 1895 - May 6, 1961)

Lucian Blaga was a Romanian poet, playwright, and philosopher.

José Ortega y Gasset (May 9, 1883 - October 18, 1955)

José Ortega y Gasset (May 9, 1883 - October 18, 1955)

José Ortega y Gasset (May 9, 1883 - October 18, 1955) was a Spanish philosopher.His work had a great influence on the work of Emil Cioran, Mircea Eliade, Mihail Sebastian or Octavian Paler, wich are important Romanian writers and essayists, well known...

Nicolae Bălcescu (June 29, 1819 - November 29, 1852)

Nicolae Bălcescu (June 29, 1819 - November 29, 1852)

Nicolae Bălcescu was a Romanian Wallachian soldier, historian, journalist, and leader of the 1848 Wallachian Revolution.

Mircea cel Bătrân (1355 - 1418)

Mircea cel Bătrân (1355 - 1418)

Mircea cel Bătrân (reigned 1386 - January, 31,1418) was one of the most important rulers of Wallachia. His name translates to "Mircea the Elder." This byname was given to him after his death, in order to distinguish him from his grandson Mircea II...

On 25th of September 1913 was born Maria Tanase

On 25th of September 1913 was born Maria Tanase

On 25th of September 1913 was born Maria Tanase, the greatest voice of Romanian Popular music ever.

The holiday of Saint Parascheva

The holiday of Saint Parascheva

Thousands of pelegrims all over Romania and the world are expected to came in Iasi to participate at this important religious event.