Dimitrie Cantemir : a champion of medieval romanian politics and culture

Abstract

This article is a short presentation of the era and the personality of Dimitrie
Cantemir, prince of Moldavie (1710-1711). Dimitrie Cantemir was the
greatest wiseman of Medieval Romania. He was important as far as historio'
graphy, theology and philosophy was concerned. The article stresses the
political activities of the prince in the context of the 18th cent, as well as his
contribution in history, theology and philosophy. We believe that the article
will reveal that prince D. Cantemir was not only a local personality but an
international as well.