Radu Vasile

57th Prime Minister of Romania (1998-1999)
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Radu Vasile was born on October 10, 1942, in Sibiu and died on July 3, 2013, in Bucharest [1]. He was a politician, historian, university teacher, poet, and economist [2]. His professional life encompassed multiple disciplines, including academia and public service [2]. He contributed to Romanian intellectual and political life through his work in these fields [2]. He passed away in Bucharest, where he had lived and worked for much of his life [1]. His birthplace, Sibiu, remained a part of his personal history . He engaged in writing, teaching, and governance across several decades [2]. His death marked the end of a multifaceted career spanning literature, economics, and politics [2]. He is remembered for his roles across these domains [2].

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Bellu Cemetery[10]
  • Country of citizenship: Romania[11]
  • Position held: Prime Minister of Romania[12], member of the Senate of Romania[13], Representative of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe[14]
  • Employer: Bucharest University of Economic Studies[15]
  • Educated at: University of Bucharest[16]
  • Award received: Order of the Star of Romania[17]
  • Member of: Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe[18]
  • Religion or worldview: Romanian Greek Catholic Church[19]
  • Sex or gender: male[20]
  • Member of political party: Christian-Democratic National Peasants' Party[21], Democratic Party[22], Democratic Liberal Party[23]
  • Cause of death: colorectal cancer[24]
  • Family name: Vasile[25]
  • Given name: Radu[26]
  • Manner of death: natural causes[27]
  • Described by source: Biographical Dictionary of Central and Eastern Europe in the Twentieth Century[28], Dicţionar biografic de istorie a României (2008)[29]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Romanian[30]
  • Name in native language: Radu Vasile[31]

FAQs

Where was Radu Vasile born?

Radu Vasile was born in Sibiu[2].

Where did Radu Vasile die?

Radu Vasile died in Bucharest[4].

What did Radu Vasile do for work?

Radu Vasile worked as a politician[5], historian[6], university teacher[7], poet[8], and economist[9].

Where did Radu Vasile go to school?

Radu Vasile was educated at University of Bucharest[16].

What awards did Radu Vasile receive?

Honors received include Order of the Star of Romania[17].

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  24. [3] ↑ . stirileprotv.ro. stirileprotv.ro. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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