 Stephen III of Moldavia (1433 - 1504), also known as Stephen the Great and Holy was Prince of Moldavia between 1457 and 1504 and the most prominent representative of the House of Muşat. During his reign, he strengthened Moldavia and maintained its independence. Wikipedia |
 Capriana monastery is in Capriana, Moldova, located 40 km north-west of Chişinău, in a hilly land once called Codrii Lăpuşnei. The first reference to the monastery dates from a document issued by Alexander the Good in 1429. Wikipedia |