Historical Events tagged with "antonescu"
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Politics & Government
Carol II of Romania Abdicates in Favor of Michael
September 6th, 1940 84 years ago
King Carol II of Romania abdicated the throne in favor of his son, Michael I, signaling a significant shift in Romanian leadership. This event took place amidst increasing political instability and the pressures of World War II. General Ion Antonescu, a prominent military leader, assumed the role of Conducător, effectively making him the head of state. The abdication led to the restructuring of the Romanian government under military influence.
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