Stephen IV of Moldavia

For another prince of Moldavia, see Ștefăniță Lupu.

Stephen IV of Moldavia (Romanian: Ștefan IV; 1506 – 14 January 1527), also called Ștefăniță, was Prince of Moldavia from 1517 to 1527. He succeeded to the throne as son of the previous ruler, Bogdan III cel Chior. Until 1523, he was under the regency of Luca Arbore, Gatekeeper of Suceava. He was the father of John III the Terrible.

Preceded by Bogdan III cel Chior

Prince of Moldavia 1517–1527

Succeeded by Petru IV Rareş

Stephen IV
Prince of Moldavia
Reign	20 April 1517 – 14 January 1527
Predecessor	Bogdan III the One-Eyed
Successor	Petru Rareș
Born	1506
Died	14 January 1527 Khotyn
Issue	John III the Terrible
Dynasty	Bogdan-Mușat
Father	Bogdan III the One-Eyed
Religion	Orthodox