Alexandru II Ghica

Alexandru II or Alexandru D. Ghica (1 May 1796 – January 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.

Alexandru II Ghica
Prince of Wallachia
ReignApril 1834 – 7 October 1842
PredecessorGrigore IV Ghica
SuccessorGheorghe Bibescu
Born1 May 1796
DiedJanuary 1862
Naples
HouseGhica family
FatherDemetriu Ghica
ReligionOrthodox

He was son of Demetriu Ghica and Eufrosine Caradja. 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
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