Ion Antonescu

prime minister of Romania during World War II; self-proclaimed "Leader" of the Romanian state between 1940–1944, executed for war crimes (1882–1946)
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Ion Antonescu

Summary

Ion Antonescu is a human[1]. He was born in Pitești[2]. He was born on June 2, 1882[3]. He died in Jilava[4]. He died on June 1, 1946[5]. He worked as a politician[6], military personnel[7], and diplomat[8]. He ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,331 views/month, #6,029 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Ion Antonescu's place of birth was Pitești[2].
  • Ion Antonescu passed away in Jilava[4].
  • Ion Antonescu was born on June 2, 1882[3].
  • Ion Antonescu died on June 1, 1946[5].
  • Among Ion Antonescu's spouses was Maria Antonescu[10].
  • Ion Antonescu held citizenship in Kingdom of Romania[11].
  • Ion Antonescu's professions included politician[6].
  • Ion Antonescu's professions included military personnel[7].
  • Ion Antonescu's professions included diplomat[8].
  • Ion Antonescu held the position of Prime Minister of Romania[12].
  • Ion Antonescu held the position of Chief of the Romanian General Staff[13].
  • Ion Antonescu held the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs of Romania[14].
  • Ion Antonescu's education included a stint at École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr[15].
  • Ion Antonescu received the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross[16].
  • Ion Antonescu received the Order of Michael the Brave[17].
  • Ion Antonescu received the Q141125336[18].
  • Ion Antonescu received the Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[19].
  • Ion Antonescu received the Grand Cross of the Order of the Cross of Liberty[20].
  • Ion Antonescu received the Crimea Shield in Gold[21].
  • Ion Antonescu is recorded as male[22].
  • Ion Antonescu's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Ion Antonescu was affiliated with the independent politician[24].
  • Ion Antonescu's military branch is recorded as Romanian Land Forces[25].
  • Ion Antonescu's Commons category is recorded as Ion Antonescu[26].
  • Ion Antonescu's military, police or special rank is recorded as marshal[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Pitești[2], Ion Antonescu… he was born on June 2, 1882[3].

Education

Ion Antonescu was educated at École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], military personnel[7], and diplomat[8]. Positions held include Prime Minister of Romania[12], a public office[28], in Romania[29], founded in 1862[30]; Chief of the Romanian General Staff[13], a position[31], in Romania[32], founded in 1859[33]; and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Romania[14], a position[34], in Romania[35].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross[16], a grade of an order[36], in Nazi Germany[37], founded in 1939[38]; Order of Michael the Brave[17], an order[39], in Romania[40], founded in 1916[41]; Q141125336[18]; Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[19], a grade of an order[42], in Finland[43], founded in 1919[44]; Grand Cross of the Order of the Cross of Liberty[20], a grade of an order[45], in Finland[46], founded in 1918[47]; and Crimea Shield in Gold[21].

Personal Life

Among Ion Antonescu's spouses was Maria Antonescu[10]. He was affiliated with the independent politician[24].

Death and Burial

Ion Antonescu died on June 1, 1946[5]. He died in Jilava[4]. The cause of death was gunshot wound[48].

Why It Matters

Ion Antonescu ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,331 views/month, #6,029 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 45 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]

FAQs

Where was Ion Antonescu born?

Ion Antonescu was born in Pitești[2].

Where did Ion Antonescu die?

Ion Antonescu died in Jilava[4].

Who was Ion Antonescu married to?

Ion Antonescu's spouses include Maria Antonescu[10].

What did Ion Antonescu do for work?

Ion Antonescu worked as politician[6], military personnel[7], and diplomat[8].

Where did Ion Antonescu go to school?

Ion Antonescu was educated at École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr[15].

What awards did Ion Antonescu receive?

Honors received include Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross[16], Order of Michael the Brave[17], Q141125336[18], and Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[19].

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [49] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [50] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Participated in conflict World War I, 1907 Romanian Peasants' Revolt, Second Balkan War +2
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    Country of citizenship Kingdom of Romania
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