Nicu Ceaușescu

Romanian politician and leader

Nicu Ceaușescu - Romanian politician and leader
Born

1951
74 years ago

Died

September 26th, 1996
28 years ago — 45 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Romania

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Served as the first secretary of the Romanian Communist Party's Youth Organization. Held significant influence during the Communist regime in Romania as the son of Nicolae Ceaușescu. Became the deputy prime minister in the 1980s and was involved in promoting the regime's propaganda. After the 1989 Revolution, faced charges of crimes against humanity, leading to a trial and subsequent imprisonment. Died while still incarcerated in 1996.

Served as the first secretary of the Romanian Communist Party's Youth Organization

Held the position of deputy prime minister during the 1980s

Charged and tried for crimes against humanity after the 1989 Revolution

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