14 Facts About Alexandru Cernat

Alexandru Cernat was a Romanian general and politician.

Alexandru Cernat was born in either Galati, or in nearby Varlezi according to other sources, the son of Eustatiu and Teodosia Cernat.

Alexandru Cernat was promoted then promoted as major, lieutenant colonel, colonel.

Alexandru Cernat was then promoted as brigadier general in 1873.

Also in 1873, Cernat was given command of the 4th Territorial Division, with headquarters in Iasi.

Alexandru Cernat insured that the quality of the equipment would be improved, that portable weapons, cannons and ammunition would be provided, and sped up the instruction of reserves.

Alexandru Cernat personally led the units in successful battle at Grivita No 1 Redoubt.

Alexandru Cernat then led the assault against the Ottoman troops stationed at Grivita No 2 Redoubt, as well as other actions around Plevna, Bucov, Opanez, Etropole and the fortress of Oryahovo.

Alexandru Cernat received the task of coordinating the Romanian troops on both banks of the Danube in order to eliminate the last pockets of Ottoman resistance around the fortress of Vidin.

Alexandru Cernat resigned following disagreements with the government of the day and domnitor Carol I, and, upon his own request, took command of the 2nd Infantry Division.

From 1882 to 1883 Alexandru Cernat was the director of the National Military Circle.

Alexandru Cernat commanded the 2nd Army Corps from March 1883 to December 1891, when he retired from the military after 40 years of service.

Alexandru Cernat was deputy-president of the Senate in several sessions.

Alexandru Cernat died on 8 December 1893 in Bucharest, and was buried at Bellu Cemetery in Bucharest, his headstone being designed by the sculptor Ioan Georgescu.