The Phanariotes: Greek Princes Who Ruled Romania

For over a century, the principalities of Wallachia and Moldavia were ruled not by native princes but by Greek-speaking Phanariotes appointed by the Ottoman Porte. This episode explores how the Phanariote system began after the death of Constantin Brâncoveanu in 1714, the rise of families like the Mavrocordatos and the Callimachis, and the cultural and political impact of their rule. We discuss the role of the Dragomans of the Sublime Porte, the reforms of Constantin Mavrocordatos who abolished serfdom in Wallachia in 1746, and the lavish court life in Bucharest and Iași. We also examine the backlash from Romanian boyars, the spread of Greek language and culture, and the eventual end of the system during the Greek War of Independence. Specific figures include Dimitrie Cantemir, Alexander Ypsilantis, and Ioan Caragea. This episode sheds light on a complex period where Romanian history intertwines with Ottoman and Greek history.

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