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Andronikos Kantakouzenos

Greek private banker

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Andronikos Kantakouzenos, also known as Mihaloğlu Derviş, was an Ottoman Greek entrepreneur and political figure, primarily active in Wallachia and Moldavia. He was the son of Michael Kantakouzenos Şeytanoğlu, a powerful merchant of the Ottoman Empire, executed by Murad III in 1578. Forced to honor his father's outstanding debt, and briefly imprisoned as a galley slave, he rebuilt the fortune through commerce and political intrigues. In the 1590s, he was continuing his father's involvement as kingmaker for both Wallachia and Moldavia, acting as patron for a succession of Hospodars: Stephen the Deaf, Petru Cercel, Aaron the Tyrant and Peter the Lame all benefited from his financing. From 1591, he involved himself directly in the administration of both countries. Integrated within Moldo–Wallachian boyardom, he was Vistier, and then the first-ever Ban of Oltenia to be appointed directly by the Ottomans.

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Born
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Place of birth
Istanbul wd
Died
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Place of death
Principality of Moldavia wd
Citizenship
Ottoman Empire wd
Occupation
banker, diplomat, politician, regent wd

Positions held wd

  • regent

Questions

When was Andronikos Kantakouzenos born?
Andronikos Kantakouzenos was born on 1553 in Istanbul.
What positions has Andronikos Kantakouzenos held?
Positions held by Andronikos Kantakouzenos include: regent.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Andronikos Kantakouzenos · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q2846953 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Emblem of arms of Wallachia under Șerban Cantacuzino, 1683.png by Wallachian Chancellery (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 7 November 2026

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