The war continued until a peace finally emerged in January 1597, but this only lasted for a year and a half. Although the Wallachians emerged victorious from the battle, Michael was forced to retreat with his troops and wait for aid from his allies. His reign began in late 1593, two years before the war with the Ottomans started, a conflict in which the Prince fought the Battle of Călugăreni, considered the most important battle of his reign. He is regarded as one of Romania's greatest national heroes. During his reign, which coincided with the Long War, these three principalities forming the territory of present-day Romania and Moldova were united for the first time under a single Romanian ruler, though the unification lasted for less than six months.

He was born under the family name of Pătraşcu.

Michael the Brave (1558-1601) was the Prince of Wallachia (1593-1601), of Transylvania (1599-1600), and of Moldavia (1600) three principalities that he united under his rule.

Michael the Brave in a 19th-century painting by Mişu Popp

Michael the brave