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{{Infobox writer|name=Constantin Stamati-Ciurea|birth_date=4 May 1828|birth_place=[[Bessarabia]]|death_date=22 February 1898|death_place=|nationality=[[Romanians|Romanian]]|occupation=Writer, Translator, Diplomat|notableworks=Prose, Plays, Translations|awards=[[Bene Merenti]] Medal (1895)}}

'''Constantin Stamati-Ciurea''' (4 May 1828 – 22 February 1898) was a Romanian writer, translator, and diplomat from [[Bessarabia]]. He was the son of Constantin Stamati, a renowned Romanian author, and followed in his father's footsteps, contributing to Romanian literature and defending the Romanian identity in [[Bessarabia]].

== Early Life and Career ==
Born in [[Bessarabia]] in 1828, Stamati-Ciurea was greatly influenced by his father, Constantin Stamati, a key figure in [[Romanians|Romanian]] [[literature]]. He developed a passion for writing at an early age, later producing a wide array of prose, plays, and translations.

Stamati-Ciurea also pursued a diplomatic career, serving at [[Russia|Russian]] embassies in [[Paris]], [[Berlin]], and [[London]].

== Literary Contributions ==
Much of Stamati-Ciurea's early work was published in [[Russian language|Russian]], as he noted that there were no Romanian printing presses in Russia at the time. However, in his later years, he was able to [[publish]] his writings in [[Romanian language|Romanian]] in Cernauti, then part of [[Austria]].

== Advocacy for Romanian Identity ==
Throughout his life, Stamati-Ciurea was an advocate for the Romanian identity of the people in [[Bessarabia]], opposing the exploitation and oppression of the local population by the Russian authorities.

== Awards and Recognition ==
In recognition of his contributions, King Carol I of Romania awarded him the Bene Merenti Medal in 1895 for his body of work and commitment to Romanian literature and culture.

== Death ==
Constantin Stamati-Ciurea passed away on 22 February 1898.

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