Mircea cel Bătrân (1355 - 1418)

Mircea cel Bătrân (reigned 1386 - January, 31,1418) was one of the most important rulers of Wallachia. His name translates to "Mircea the Elder." This byname was given to him after his death, in order to distinguish him from his grandson Mircea II (Mircea cel Tânăr - "Mircea the Younger"). Starting in the 19th century, Romanian historiography has also referred to him as Mircea cel Mare ("Mircea the Great").