Ion Antonescu
Romanian military leader and politician
Born
1882
143 years ago
Died
June 1st, 1946
79 years ago — 64 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Romania
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Served as the 43rd Prime Minister of Romania and a leading military figure during World War II. Held the position of Marshal and aligned Romania with Nazi Germany, participating in significant military campaigns. Accountable for decisions that led to military operations against the Soviet Union. Captured following the war and subsequently tried for war crimes, leading to execution in 1946.
Served as 43rd Prime Minister of Romania
Aligned Romania with Nazi Germany during WWII
Held the title of Marshal in the Romanian Army
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