Walachia

/ wɒˈleɪkɪə /

noun

a former principality of SE Europe: a vassal state of the Ottoman Empire from the 15th century until its union with Moldavia in 1859, subsequently forming present-day Romania

From him are derived the numerous branches of the family which became so conspicuous in the history of Moldavia and Walachia.

Many events connected with the history of Walachia took place in the neighbourhood of Braila.

His family founded and endowed the largest hospital in Walachia, the so-called Spital Brancovanescu.

Previously to 1320, what is now called Walachia was regarded by the Magyars as part of the banate of Szrny.

From this disaster are to be dated the beginnings of Walachia as an independent state.

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