Take Ionescu
Romanian politician and diplomat
Born
October 25th, 1858
166 years ago
Died
1922
103 years ago — 64 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Romania
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Served as a prominent Romanian politician and diplomat during the early 20th century. Engaged in journalism and law, influencing political discourse in Romania. Contributed to the founding of the National Liberal Party and held various governmental roles. Played a significant part in the unification of Romanian territories.
Served as Prime Minister of Romania
Participated in the 1918 Great Union
Worked as a journalist and lawyer
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