Titu Maiorescu was a prominent Romanian philosopher, critic, and politician born on February 15, 1840. He played a significant role in the Romanian cultural and literary movements of the late 19th century. Maiorescu is best known for his contributions to the Junimea literary society, which aimed to promote modern literature and education in Romania. In addition to his literary work, Maiorescu served as a professor and held various political positions, including Minister of Education. His critical essays and theories on aesthetics and literary criticism greatly influenced Romanian literature, making him a key figure in the country's intellectual history.