Magda Lupescu
Mistress and wife of Romania's king

Born
September 15th, 1895
129 years ago
Died
1977
48 years ago — 82 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Romania
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Born in 1895, served as the mistress and later became the second wife of King Carol II of Romania. The relationship began during the early 1920s and attracted significant public attention and controversy. Their union faced opposition from the Romanian Orthodox Church and the aristocracy. In 1930, the couple married after King Carol II abdicated and returned to the throne in 1930. Lupescu's influence on the king's policies and personal affairs became evident during his reign, which included tumultuous political times leading up to World War II. Following the king's abdication in 1940, the couple lived in exile. After the end of the monarchy in Romania, they settled in France. Lupescu passed away in 1977, having navigated a life intertwined with Romanian royalty and significant historical events.
Became the mistress and wife of King Carol II
Influenced Romanian royal policies during her time
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