Gheorghe Magheru
Gheorghe Magheru | |
|---|---|
| Born | 8 April 1802 |
| Died | 23 March 1880 (aged 77) |
| Allegiance | Wallachia Russian Empire |
| Branch | Wallachian Army |
| Rank | General |
| Conflicts | Russo-Turkish War (1828–1829) Wallachian uprising of 1821 |
| Awards | Order of Saint Anna Gold Sword for Bravery |
General Gheorghe Magheru (Romanian pronunciation: [ˈɡe̯orɡe maˈɡeru]; 8 April 1802, Bârzeiul de Gilort, Gorj County – 23 March 1880 Bucharest) was a Romanian revolutionary and soldier from Wallachia, and political ally of Nicolae Bălcescu.