Nicolae Ceaușescu

Romanian politician and president

Nicolae Ceaușescu - Romanian politician and president
Born

1918
107 years ago

Died

December 25th, 1989
35 years ago — 71 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Romania

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Served as the General Secretary of the Romanian Communist Party from 1965 until 1989 and as the President of Romania from 1974 to 1989. Implemented strict authoritarian policies and developed a cult of personality during his leadership. Oversaw significant repression of dissent and human rights violations. Led Romania into a period of economic hardship characterized by austerity measures and widespread poverty. His regime ended with a violent revolution in December 1989, culminating in his execution.

Led Romania as President until 1989

Established a repressive authoritarian regime

Implemented extensive economic austerity measures

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