When Was Romania Founded? Two Key Dates: 1859 & 1881

Debated Foundation Dates

1. 24 January 1859 – Unification of Wallachia and Moldavia under Alexandru Ioan Cuza.
2. 10 May 1881 – Proclamation of the Kingdom of Romania; Carol I crowned king.

Cuza’s election united the Danubian Principalities; Carol I secured independence and international recognition.