Grigore Vieru | |
|---|---|
 Vieru in 1990 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 14 February 1935 Pererîta, Kingdom of Romania (now Moldova) |
| Died | 18 January 2009 (aged 73) Chișinău, Moldova |
| Resting place | Chișinău |
| Political party | Popular Front of Moldova |
| Spouse |
Raisa Vieru (m. 1957–2009) |
| Relations | Igor Vieru (brother) |
| Children | Teodor and Călin Vieru |
| Profession | Writer |
| Parents | Eudochia and Pavel Vieru |
Grigore Vieru (Romanian pronunciation: [ɡriˈɡore viˈeru]; 14 February 1935 – 18 January 2009) was a Moldovan poet, writer and unionist advocate,[1] 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.[2]
- ^ Vieru, Grigore (2008). Taina care mă apără (Map). Iași: Ed. Princeps Edit. pp. 22–23.
- ^ "Academia Romana (membri)", Acad.ro, retrieved 21 April 2020