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Mircea cel Batr’n (reigned 1386-1418) was one of the most important rulers in Wallachia. His name translates to "Mircea the Elder", and was given to him after his death, to distinguish him from his grandson Mircea II ("Mircea cel T’nar" - "Mircea the Younger"). Since 19th century, the Romanian historiography referred to him as Mircea cel Mare ("Mircea the Great").