= Bogdan I = '''Bogdan I''' was the [[Hungary/Monarchs#Kingdom_of_Hungary|voivode]] and first prince of [[Romania/Monarchs#Principality_of_Moldavia|Moldavia]]. <> ---- == History == [[Hungary/CharlesI|Charles I]] welcomed the exodus of ethnic Vlachs (''Wallachians''), lked by Bogdan, out of [[Serbia]]. they were settled into '''Maramureș''' and surrounding areas. The ''voivodeship'' of Maramureș was an elected position chosen by the local ''knezes''. Bogdan eventually was elected to that position. ---- == Reign == Bogdan became a rival to [[Hungary/CharlesI|Charles I]] and, when [[Hungary/LouisI|Louis I]] came to power, he was deposed. Bogdan instead seized the ''voivodeship'' of [[Romania/Monarchy#Principality_of_Moldavia|Moldavia]] and declared independence. Louis called for an invasion and occupation of the territory, but was unable to hold it militarily. ---- == Legacy == Bogdan's grandson '''Lațcu''' brought Moldavia back into [[Hungary/Monarchs#Kingdom_of_Hungary|Hungarian]] vassalization when [[Hungary/LouisI|Louis I]] became king of [[Poland/Monarchs#Kingdom_of_Poland|Poland]]. Bogdan is remembered as '''Bogdan the Founder''', as his independent principality is the first iteration of an independent Romania. ---- CategoryRicottone