Peter the Cossack

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Peter VI (also referred to as the Cossack; Romanian: Petru Cazacul; died 1592) was Prince of Moldavia between August 1592[1] and 25 October 1592.

Peter VI the Cossack
Petru Cazacul
Prince of Moldavia
ReignAugust – 25 October 1592
PredecessorAaron the Tyrant
SuccessorAaron the Tyrant
Bornunknown
Died25 October 1592
Constantinople
DynastyBogdan-Mușat
FatherAlexandru Lăpușneanu (?)
ReligionOrthodox

His nickname comes from his good relation with the Zaporozhian Cossacks.

The data about his origin are uncertain. It is believed that he was the son of Alexandru Lăpuşneanu.

Peter Cossack was killed on 25 October 1592 by strangulation.

References

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  1. ^ Pop, Ioan-Aurel; Bolovan, Ioan; Andea, Susana; Aldea, Bogdan (2006). History of Romania : compendium. Cluj-Napoca: Romanian Cultural Institute. ISBN 9789737784124. OCLC 123906375.[page needed]