Romanians vs Romanians in WWI

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Yes, Denes, that part of Romania was then in Hungary. The religion of the father of the general shows that he was romanian, as the religion is greek-catholic. As far as I know, this is not a religion specific for hungarian ethnics. There are 99% chances that judging only by religion, the guy is romanian.

Another point, which is known today only by a few people, mostly scholars, is that that area from were Danila Papp is, was at that time the Zarand megye (county), which was considered almost a romanian independent county in Hungary. Almost all it's administration was raised from romanian ranks, so it is was common that romanian commoners to easily became clerks. Even on the residency of the county there were 2 flags: a romanian one on the eastern side and a hungarian one on the western side. The county was later disolved as it was seemed "too romanian". More about this county here http://istorie.uab.ro/publicatii/colectia_...26_gligor_f.pdf

About the oficial job of Danila Papp senior, it was not so high if he was sent to live and work to Aciua, were Danila Papp junior was born. As my grandfather is born in this village and I spent my childhood there, believe me that this village is really poor and must have been ever poorer in XIXth century.

Another fact, linked with it's family: how many germans or hungarians baptised their childrens with obvious latin names in that period? Just take a look to the names of two of the brothers of Danila junior: Sabin and Nepos. It was typical for romanians to give latin names to their childrens in order not to be translated in other languages and to underline that they are romanian. Knowing the area better, I can testify that this habit is still respected today by local romanians, many giving to their childrens specific names that cannot be translated (especially in hungarian - no offence meant!, but this is reality and the tradition).

[Dénes]

Given names can be easily deceiving. For example, officially, I am the son of Dionisie and Ecaterina, born in the county of Mures, in Rumania.

The most convincing proof to me is Danila Papp's religion.

So, let's move on...

Gen. Dénes

This post has been edited by Dénes on October 08, 2011 07:41 pm

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Ok!