Stephen IV of Moldavia

Stephen IV of Moldavia (Romanian: Ștefan IV), also called Ștefăniță; 1506 – 14 January 1527) was Prince of Moldavia from 1517 to 1527. He succeeded to the throne as son of the previous ruler, Bogdan III cel Chior. Until 1523, he was under the regency of Luca Arbore, Gatekeeper of Suceava. He was the father of John III the Terrible.

Stephen IV
Prince of Moldavia
Reign20 April 1517 – 14 January 1527
PredecessorBogdan III the One-Eyed
SuccessorPetru Rareș
Born1506
Died14 January 1527
Khotyn
IssueJohn III the Terrible
DynastyBogdan-Mușat
FatherBogdan III the One-Eyed
ReligionOrthodox
Preceded by Prince of Moldavia
1517–1527
Succeeded by