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Toma N. Socolescu
Toma N. Socolescu (Ploiești, 1848 - Ploiești, November 22, 1897) was an important Romanian Neoclassical architecture, Neoclassical architect of the mid-to-late 19th century. He was the first Romanian-trained architect in Prahova County and played a major role in the town planning of Ploiești. He built numerous public works in his Prahova County, Județ of Prahova, while also having the distinction of having practised as a General contractor, building contractor. He executed his own plans as well as those of other architects. Biography Born in 1848 in Ploiești, the son of Nicolae G. Socolescu, Niculae Gheorghe Socol, a prominent Neoclassical Architecture , neoclassicalp. 37. architect in the Județ of Prahova, he was the only Romanian architect working in Prahova county at the time, other architects being of foreign origin.p. 28. Builder of numerous public and official buildings in the county, as well as churches and remarkable private residences, several of which are listed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Principality Of Wallachia
Wallachia or Walachia (; ; : , : ) is a historical and geographical region of modern-day Romania. It is situated north of the Lower Danube and south of the Southern Carpathians. Wallachia was traditionally divided into two sections, Muntenia (Greater Wallachia) and Oltenia (Lesser Wallachia). Dobruja could sometimes be considered a third section due to its proximity and brief rule over it. Wallachia as a whole is sometimes referred to as Muntenia through identification with the larger of the two traditional sections. Wallachia was founded as a principality in the early 14th century by Basarab I after a rebellion against Charles I of Hungary, although the first mention of the territory of Wallachia west of the river Olt dates to a charter given to the voivode Seneslau in 1246 by Béla IV of Hungary. In 1417, Wallachia was forced to accept the suzerainty of the Ottoman Empire; this lasted until the 19th century. In 1859, Wallachia united with Moldavia to form the United ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
