Paul Păltănea

Paul Păltănea (born June 25, 1924, Bucharest – died January 25, 2008, Galați) was a Romanian historian. He was known as an outstanding researcher, author of scientific works, doctor in history, laureate of the Romanian Academy and member of the International Academy of Genealogy in Paris, the author of the monograph ''History of the city of Galați from its origins to 1918'', a monumental work appreciated as one of the best monographs written in Romania. Provided by Wikipedia