C. A. Rosetti

C.A. Rosetti (1816–1885) was a prominent Romanian politician, journalist, and revolutionary leader of the 1848 Wallachian Revolution, strongly advocating for the unification of the Romanian Principalities. Born in Bucharest to an influential family, he studied at the prestigious Saint Sava College and pursued various careers in the army, administration, and judiciary before dedicating himself to revolutionary ideals. A supporter of radical reform, he co-founded the Romanian Students’ Society in Paris and played an active role in Wallachia’s revolutionary government, serving as secretary and editor of the revolutionary newspaper Pruncul Român. Following the revolution's suppression, Rosetti was exiled but continued his advocacy for democracy and national unity through journalism. Returning to Romania in 1857, he became a leading figure in the liberal movement, contributing to the creation of the National Liberal Party, the election of Alexandru Ioan Cuza, and the country's modernization. His legacy endures through his political achievements, publicist contributions, and founding role in the Romanian Academy.