Principality of Moldavia

State · 1363–1858 CE · at its largest around 1600 CE

A principality between the Carpathians and the Dniester founded in the 14th century. Under Stephen the Great it resisted the Ottomans, but it later became an Ottoman tributary and united with Wallachia in 1859.

On its lands while it lasted

Vidin (c. 1363 CE): Capital of Despotate of Vidin (1363–1396).
Suceava (1388 CE): Capital of Principality of Moldavia (1388–1564).
Iasi (1408 CE): Capital of Principality of Moldavia (1564–1858), United Principalities of Moldavia and Wallachia (1859–1862).
Vlad the Impaler (c. 1431 CE – 1477 CE): Prince of Wallachia known for his cruelty and his wars against the Ottomans; the historical inspiration for the name Dracula.
Chisinau (1436 CE): Capital of Republic of Moldova (1992–today).
Bucharest (1459 CE): Capital of United Principalities of Moldavia and Wallachia (1859–1881), Kingdom of Romania (1919–1947), Socialist Republic of Romania (1965–1989).
Alba Iulia (c. 1542 CE): Capital of Eastern Hungarian Kingdom (1542–1570), Principality of Transylvania (1572–1692).
Michael the Brave (1558 CE – 1601 CE): Prince of Wallachia who in 1599–1600 briefly ruled Wallachia, Transylvania and Moldavia together. He is remembered in Romania as a symbol of national unity.