Carol II of Romania
King of Romania and regent.
Born
October 15th, 1893
131 years ago
Died
April 4th, 1953
72 years ago — 59 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Romania
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Reigned as King of Romania from 1930 until abdication in 1940 and returned briefly in 1944. Initiated the royal dictatorship in Romania, centralizing power and dismissing democratic institutions. Priorities included modernizing the military and establishing social welfare programs. Faced significant opposition from political parties and the rise of fascism in Romania. Abdicated in favor of his son, becoming a controversial figure in Romanian history. Lived in exile after his abdication, returning briefly to Romania after World War II before dying in exile.
Ruled Romania from 1930 to 1940
Established a royal dictatorship
Modernized the military
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