The Most Famous
WRITERS from Moldova
Top 5
The following people are considered by Pantheon to be the most legendary Moldovan Writers of all time. This list of famous Moldovan Writers is sorted by HPI (Historical Popularity Index), a metric that aggregates information on a biography’s online popularity.
1. Ion Druță (1928 - 2023)
With an HPI of 56.35, Ion Druță is the most famous Moldovan Writer. His biography has been translated into 18 different languages on wikipedia.
Ion Druță (3 September 1928 – 28 September 2023), also known as Ion Drutse, was a Moldovan writer, poet, playwright and literary historian. He was an honorary member of the Romanian Academy.
2. Grigore Vieru (1935 - 2009)
With an HPI of 51.04, Grigore Vieru is the 2nd most famous Moldovan Writer. Her biography has been translated into 20 different languages.
Grigore Vieru (Romanian pronunciation: [ɡriˈɡore viˈeru]; 14 February 1935 – 18 January 2009) was a Moldovan poet, writer and unionist advocate, known for his poems and books for children. His poetry is characterized by vivid natural scenery, patriotism, as well as a venerated image of the sacred mother. Vieru wrote in the Romanian language. In 1993 he was elected a correspondent member of the Romanian Academy.
3. Paul Goma (1935 - 2020)
With an HPI of 49.65, Paul Goma is the 3rd most famous Moldovan Writer. His biography has been translated into 22 different languages.
Paul Goma (Romanian pronunciation: [ˈpa.ul ˈɡoma]; October 2, 1935 – March 24, 2020) was a Romanian writer, known for his activities as a dissident and leading opponent of the communist regime before 1989. Forced into exile by the communist authorities, he became a political refugee and resided in France as a stateless person. After 2000, Goma expressed opinions on World War II, the Holocaust in Romania and the Jews, claims which have led to widespread allegations of antisemitism.
4. Alexei Mateevici (1888 - 1917)
With an HPI of 49.00, Alexei Mateevici is the 4th most famous Moldovan Writer. His biography has been translated into 15 different languages.
Alexei (or Alexie) Mateevici (Romanian pronunciation: [alekˈsej mateˈevitʃʲ, aˈlekse -]; 27 March 1888 – 24 August 1917) was one of the most prominent Romanian poets in Bessarabia.
5. I. A. L. Diamond (1920 - 1988)
With an HPI of 48.41, I. A. L. Diamond is the 5th most famous Moldovan Writer. His biography has been translated into 17 different languages.
I. A. L. Diamond (born Ițec (Itzek) Domnici; June 27, 1920 – April 21, 1988) was a Romanian–American screenwriter, best known for his collaborations with Billy Wilder.
People
Pantheon has 5 people classified as Moldovan writers born between 1888 and 1935. Of these 5, none of them are still alive today. The most famous deceased Moldovan writers include Ion Druță, Grigore Vieru, and Paul Goma. As of April 2024, 1 new Moldovan writers have been added to Pantheon including Alexei Mateevici.
Deceased Moldovan Writers
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Ion Druță
1928 - 2023
HPI: 56.35
Grigore Vieru
1935 - 2009
HPI: 51.04
Paul Goma
1935 - 2020
HPI: 49.65
Alexei Mateevici
1888 - 1917
HPI: 49.00
I. A. L. Diamond
1920 - 1988
HPI: 48.41
Newly Added Moldovan Writers (2024)
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Which Writers were alive at the same time? This visualization shows the lifespans of the 5 most globally memorable Writers since 1700.
