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Elena Năsturel

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Doamna Elena (1598–1653) was a princess consort of Wallachia by marriage to Prince Matei Basarab. The sister of scholar Udriște Năsturel, she was known for her cultural patronage and introduced the first printing press in Wallachia.

References

  • Marcu, George (coord.) - Dicţionarul personalităţilor feminine din România, Editura Meronia, Bucureşti, 2009