Brief History of Moldova By thatheimgirl Period: Mar 12, 1358 to Mar 12, 2012 History of Moldova Mar 12, 1359 Moldova was founded Mar 12, 1457 Flourished under Stephen the Great Mar 12, 1504 Still flourished until Stephen's death Mar 12, 1505 Taken over by Ottoman Empire Mar 12, 1812 Ceded to Russian Empire Mar 12, 1859 Romania was formed Mar 12, 1878 Romania gained independence Mar 12, 1924 Became a socialist republic Mar 12, 1940 Annexed by Stalin annexed again in 1944 Aug 27, 1991 gained independence
