Alexandru Busuioceanu  Alexandru Busuioceanu (; January 1896 in Budești, Vâlcea – March 13, 1961, Madrid) was a Romanian essayist, poet, historian and diplomat. As a historian, Busuioceanu wrote studies about Zamolxis, the god of the ancient Dacians. He also wrote art books on the paintings in the collection of the Romanian Royal Family and on the watercolour paintings of Amedeo Preziosi. He died in Madrid in mysterious circumstances.