Alexandru Ioan Cuza and the establishment of the Romanian unitary state. . Tell supported the ruler in his efforts to strengthen public authority and initiate reforms. Between December 1862 and 1866, the general became minister of education and culture, in the government of Nicolae Kretzulescu, and once again, between 1871 and 1874, in the government led by Lascăr Catargiu. Later, in 1876, the Liberals formed a new cabinet, while members of the Conservative government, including Tell, were sued for their actions when they were in power. The politician was acquitted and also exonerated of all the accusations brought because of his revolutionary past. The ruler in person intervened for him. Christian Tell was deeply involved in the political life after 1866, enjoying great popularity and the sincere appreciation of Carol I. In the field of concrete achievements, his political contribution was perhaps modest, but significant at the level of human relations and promoting ethical principles in political life. In his memory, his name was given to the street of Light, on which was the residence of the general. The location of this house can be seen on Bucharest's master plan of 1911. Unfortunately, the house was destroyed during communism period, and a block of flats was built instead. References 1808 births 1884 deaths People from Brașov Conservative Party (Romania, 1880–1918) politicians Romanian Ministers of Culture Romanian Ministers of Defence Romanian Ministers of Finance Romanian Ministers of Education Romanian Ministers of Justice Members of the Ad hoc Divans Mayors of Bucharest Romanian military leaders Romanian Freemasons People of the Revolutions of 1848 Saint Sava National College alumni