Barbu Catargiu cabinet explained
The cabinet of Barbu Catargiu was the first government of the United Principalities of Romania, after formal union of Wallachia with Moldavia, and lasted from 22 January to 24 June 1862. Prime Minister Barbu Catargiu was assassinated on 20 June and the government collapsed soon thereafter.
Ministers
The ministers of the cabinet were as follows:[1]
- President of the Council of Ministers:
- Alexandru C. Moruzi (22 - 27 January 1862)
- (24 March - 24 June 1862)
- Minister of Justice:
- Barbu Bellu (7 February - 24 June 1862)
- Minister of War:5
- Gen. Ioan G. Ghica (22 January - 24 June 1862)
- Minister of Public Works:
- (interim) Alexandru Em. Florescu (7 - 24 June 1862)
- Minister of Control:
- Alexandru Em. Florescu (24 March - 24 June 1862)
Notes and References
- Stelian Neagoe - "Istoria guvernelor României de la începuturi - 1859 până în zilele noastre - 1995" (Ed. Machiavelli, Bucharest, 1995)