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| 1858, Aug. 19 |
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| A conference of the powers at Paris decided to establish the United Principalities of Moldavia and Wallachia, with separate but identical administrations; delegates from each of the two assemblies were to form a central commission for legislation. | 1 |
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| 1859, Jan. 17 |
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| Col. Alexander Cuza, a relatively unknown officer, was elected prince in Moldavia. | 2 |
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| Feb. 5 |
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| The Wallachians also elected Cuza. Napoleon recognized him at once, and the other powers followed more or less grudgingly, but they recognized the union only for Cuza's lifetime. | 3 |
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