Alexander III, commonly known as Alexander III the Bad (Romanian: Alexandru III cel Rău; died 20 March 1597) was the Prince of Wallachia between November 1592 and 1593. He was the son of Bogdan Lăpușneanu, former Prince of Moldavia. Although Alexandru had in his government both local Boyars and Greeks, complaints arose to the Ottoman Empire in June 1593 accusing the Prince of behaving like a tyrant just like his uncle, Prince of Moldavia, Aaron the Tyrant.[1]

Alexander III the Bad
Alexandru al III-lea cel Rău
Wallachian Coat of Arm
Prince of Wallachia
ReignAugust/November 1592 – September 1593
PredecessorȘtefan Surdul
SuccessorMichael the Brave
Bornc. 1570
Died20 March 1597
IssuePetru
DynastyBogdan-Mușat
FatherBogdan Lăpușneanu
ReligionOrthodox

He married the widow of Petru Cercel, which politically wasn't a favourable choice as the Cantacuzino family was better regarded by the Ottomans. On 2–12 September 1593, Mihai Viteazu was chosen as the new Prince of Wallachia. Alexander was exiled to Constantinople, where he was accused of conspiracy against the Sublime Porte and executed by strangulation 20 March 1597.[1]

Alexander had a son Petru, who died 8 June 1619.

References

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  1. ^ a b Giurescu, Constantin C. (2007). The History of Romanians. Vol. II. București: BIC ALL. ISBN 978-973-571-709-4.
Ștefan Surdul
 Died: 1597
Regnal titles
Preceded by Voivode of Wallachia
1592–1593
Succeeded by