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Alexandru Bogdan-Pitești was a Romanian politician, journalist and literary critic, born in Bârlad, Vrancea County. He was a member of the Romanian Academy, and a professor at the University of Bucharest. He was also a member of the National Liberal Party, and a close associate of Ion Luca Caragiale. Bogdan-Pitești was a controversial figure, and was often criticized for his political views.