Peter the Cossack
Peter VI (also referred to as the Cossack; Romanian: Petru Cazacul) was Prince of Moldavia between August 1592[1] and 25 October 1592.
| Peter VI | |
|---|---|
| Prince of Moldavia | |
| Reign | August – 25 October 1592 |
| Predecessor | Aaron the Tyrant |
| Successor | Aaron the Tyrant |
| Born | unknown |
| Died | 25 October 1592 Constantinople |
| Dynasty | Bogdan-Mușat |
| Father | Alexandru Lăpușneanu (?) |
| Religion | Orthodox |
His nickname comes from his good relation with the Zaporozhian Cossacks.
The data about his origin are uncertain. It is believed that he was the son of Alexandru Lăpuşneanu.
Peter Cossack was killed on 25 October 1592 by strangulation.
References
- Pop, Ioan-Aurel; Bolovan, Ioan; Andea, Susana; Aldea, Bogdan (2006). History of Romania : compendium. Cluj-Napoca: Romanian Cultural Institute. ISBN 9789737784124. OCLC 123906375.
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