Vladimir Hertza
Vladimir Hertza (May 14, 1868, Chișinău - August 3, 1924, Chișinău) was a Moldovan politician, mayor of Chișinău between 1918-1919. He has played an important role in the act of the Union.
Vladimir Hertza | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Moldovan Parliament | |
| In office 1917–1918 | |
| Mayor of Chișinău | |
| In office 1918–1919 | |
| Preceded by | Alexander Schmidt |
| Succeeded by | Teodor Cojocaru |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 14, 1868 Chișinău |
| Died | August 3, 1924 (aged 56) Chișinău, Kingdom of Romania |
| Political party | National Moldavian Party |
| Relations | Constantin Herta (father) |
| Profession | Jurist |
Biography
Vladimir Hertza was born on May 14, 1868, in Chișinău. He studied at the Gymnasium No.1, the most prestigious educational institution in Bessarabia which he graduated in 1866. According to some sources he graduated from a legal high school in Yaroslavl. After that, he married without being blessed by his father. Then, the young man moved to Italy and became a traveling singer. Next, he wasted all his parental wealth in Romania. In 1917 he became the vice-president of the National Moldavian Party and the Moldovan Cultural Society. He played a significant role in unification.
He was the head of Zemstvo of Orhei County, the first president of the Moldovan School Committee. In 1918-1919 he was the mayor of Chișinău. He was also a delegate to peace conferences, on Bessarabia issue.
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Bibliography
- Iurie Colesnic, Basarabia Necunoscută, Vol. II.
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