Ion Antonescu
prime minister and conducător of Romania during World War II, executed for war crimes (1882-1946)
Ion Victor Antonescu (15 June 1882 in Piteşti – 1 June 1946) was the fascist prime minister of Romania from 4 September 1940 to 23 August 23 1944. After the war he was tried and executed by firing squad for war crimes with the Axis .
Ion Victor Antonescu | |
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Prime Minister of Romania | |
In office September 4, 1940 – August 23, 1944 | |
Preceded by | Ion Gigurtu |
Succeeded by | Constantin Sănătescu |
Conducător of Romania | |
In office September 6, 1940 – August 23, 1944 | |
Preceded by | Carol II (as king of Romania) |
Succeeded by | None |
Personal details | |
Born | Ion Victor Antonescu June 15, 1882 Piteşti, Romania |
Died | June 1, 1946 Jilava, Romania | (aged 63)
Nationality | Romanian |
Political party | None, formally allied with the Iron Guard |
Spouse(s) | Raşela Mendel (div.) Maria Antonescu |
Profession | Soldier |
Military service | |
Rank | Field Marshal |