Radu Șerban

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Radu Șerban
Painting of Șerban at Târgoviște Princely Court
Prince of Wallachia (1st reign)
Reign	August 1602 – December 1610
Predecessor	Simion Movilă
Successor	Radu Mihnea
Prince of Wallachia (2nd reign)
Reign	June – September 1611
Predecessor	Radu Mihnea
Successor	Radu Mihnea
Born	unknown
Died	23 March 1620
Issue	Constantin Șerban
Religion	Orthodox

Radu Șerban (? – 23 March 1620) was a Wallachian nobleman who reigned as the principality's voivode during two periods from 1602 to 1610 and during 1611.^[1] A supposed descendant of Neagoe Basarab, he attained high office during the reign of Michael the Brave.^[2] After ascending the throne, he continued the policy of independence of Wallachia first put forth by Michael the Brave. Having struggled with great difficulties inside and outside the country, he managed to cope successfully during a reign lasting almost ten years. He has been noted for his particular political skill and military prowess, proving to be one of the more noteworthy princes of Wallachia.

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