Alexandru Ștefan Catargiu (1825–1897) was a

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n politician.

Biography

Alexandru Catargiu studied finance in

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. After returning home, he entered the State Council. During March 1862, he served as Finance Minister in the

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. From March to October 1863, he was Minister of Public Works and Audit. At the time of his death in

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, he was on the board of directors of

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, ''Dicționarul Contimporanilor'', p. 50. Editura Lito-Tipografiei "Populara", Bucharest, 1897

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Catargiu, Alexandru 1825 births 1897 deaths Ministers of finance of Romania Ministers of public works of Romania Căile Ferate Române people