Battle of Doljeşti (Stefan seizes Moldavian throne)(1457)
Background
Petru Aron had murdered Stefan's father Bogdan II in 1451. Stefan, raised in Wallachia at Vlad Țepeș's court, returned with Wallachian support to claim the throne and avenge his father.
Campaign: Stefan's Accession to Power 1457
Forces Engaged
The Battle
Stefan, with Wallachian support from Vlad Țepeș, defeated his uncle Petru Aron (who had murdered Stefan's father) at Doljeşti on the Moldova River. Petru Aron fled to Poland.
The Battle of Orbic was a fight between the forces led by Stephen the Great and Petru Aron, taking place in the Orbic area (now a district of the city of Buhuși). It was the second armed confrontation between the two voivodes, following the Battle of Doljești on April 12, 1457. Both battles were won by Stephen the Great, who thereby defeated his rival for the throne of Moldavia. The dating of this event has undergone multiple critical revisions in historiographic literature and "remains still a problem in Stefan's medieval studies." Depending on its resolution, interpretations of details regarding the battle's context, premises, and consequences differ.
Casualties & Outcome
Moldova (Stefan's faction) achieved victory over Moldova (Petru Aron's faction).
Stefan became Voivode of Moldavia. He hunted Petru Aron for years — his uncle eventually executed in 1469.
Significance & Legacy
Stefan the Great ascended the Moldavian throne, beginning a 47-year reign of nearly continuous warfare.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When was the Battle of Doljeşti (Stefan seizes Moldavian throne)?
- The Battle of Doljeşti (Stefan seizes Moldavian throne) took place in 1457. Apr 12, 1457.
- Who won the Battle of Doljeşti (Stefan seizes Moldavian throne)?
- The Moldova (Stefan's faction) were victorious against the Moldova (Petru Aron's faction).
- What was the significance of the Battle of Doljeşti (Stefan seizes Moldavian throne)?
- Stefan the Great ascended the Moldavian throne, beginning a 47-year reign of nearly continuous warfare.