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Mihai Eminescu

Celebrated Romantic poet and influential figure in Romanian literature

Did you know?His work often explored cosmic themes, and a crater on the planet Mercury was named in his honour to celebrate his literary legacy.

Mihai Eminescu (Romanian pronunciation:; born Mihail Eminovici; 15 January 1850 – 15 June 1889) was a Romanian Romantic poet, novelist, and journalist from Moldavia, generally regarded as the most famous and influential Romanian poet.

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Age at death: 39
Years since death: 137

Born: January 15, 1850 · Botoșani, Romania
Died: June 15, 1889
Nationality: Moldavian
Known for: Literature, Media, Politics

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Father: Gheorghe Eminovici
Mother: Raluca Eminovici

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