Primarul care a construit 28 de școli în trei ani. A trasat bulevarde, a extins tramvaiele și a „europenizat” Bucureștiul

Emanoil Protopopescu-Pake, mayor of Bucharest from 1888 to 1891, significantly transformed the city by building 28 schools, expanding public transport, and modernizing infrastructure. His tenure marked a shift towards a European-style urban environment, with new boulevards, electric lighting, and public services. Protopopescu's initiatives included the introduction of public telephony and improvements in sanitation, reflecting a commitment to public health. Despite a short term, his legacy endures through the city's development and a boulevard named after him.