Constantin Stamati-Ciurea

Constantin Stamati-Ciurea (4 May 1828 – 22 February 1898) was a Romanian writer, translator, and diplomat from Bessarabia. He was the son of Constantin Stamati, a renowned Romanian author, and followed in his father's footsteps, contributing to Romanian literature and defending the Romanian identity in Bessarabia.

Constantin Stamati-Ciurea
Born	4 May 1828 Bessarabia
Died	22 February 1898
Occupation	Writer, Translator, Diplomat
Nationality	Romanian
Notable works	Prose, Plays, Translations
Notable awards	Bene Merenti Medal (1895)

Early Life and Career

Born in Bessarabia in 1828, Stamati-Ciurea was greatly influenced by his father, Constantin Stamati, a key figure in Romanian literature. He developed a passion for writing at an early age, later producing a wide array of prose, plays, and translations.

Stamati-Ciurea also pursued a diplomatic career, serving at Russian embassies in Paris, Berlin, and London.

Literary Contributions

Much of Stamati-Ciurea's early work was published in Russian, as he noted that there were no Romanian printing presses in Russia at the time. However, in his later years, he was able to publish his writings in Romanian in Cernauti, then part of Austria.

Advocacy for Romanian Identity

Throughout his life, Stamati-Ciurea was an advocate for the Romanian identity of the people in Bessarabia, opposing the exploitation and oppression of the local population by the Russian authorities.

Awards and Recognition

In recognition of his contributions, King Carol I of Romania awarded him the Bene Merenti Medal in 1895 for his body of work and commitment to Romanian literature and culture.

Death

Constantin Stamati-Ciurea passed away on 22 February 1898.