The Golescu family is the notable noble family from what is now Romania, whose members played important role in political life of the country. Notable members Dinicu Golescu (1777–1830), writer Zoe Golescu (1792–1879), revolutionary Ștefan Golescu (1809–1874), politician Nicolae Golescu (1810–1877), politician Alexandru G. Golescu (1819–1881), politician