Ion Antonescu

prime minister of Romania during World War II, executed for war crimes (1882–1946)
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Ion Antonescu
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Ion Antonescu was born on June 2, 1882, in Pitești[1][2][3]. He held Romanian citizenship and pursued a career as a politician, military personnel, and diplomat[2]. Antonescu received his education at the École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr.

He was married to Maria Antonescu. Throughout his career, Antonescu held various notable positions, including Prime Minister of Romania from 1940 to 1944[2], Chief of the Romanian General Staff from 1933 to 1934[2], and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Romania[2].

Ion Antonescu received several awards for his service, including the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, Order of Michael the Brave, Order of the German Eagle, Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland, Grand Cross of the Order of the Cross of Liberty, and Crimea Shield in Gold[4][5]. Antonescu died on June 1, 1946, in Jilava[6][3][7][8][9][10][11][12][13].

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 (141 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 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 Order of the German Eagle[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], founded in 1859[32]; and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Romania[14], a position[33], in Romania[34].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross[16], a grade of an order[35], in Nazi Germany[36], founded in 1939[37]; Order of Michael the Brave[17], an order[38], in Romania[39], founded in 1916[40]; Order of the German Eagle[18], an order[41], in Nazi Germany[42], founded in 1937[43]; Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[19], a grade of an order[44], in Finland[45], founded in 1919[46]; Grand Cross of the Order of the Cross of Liberty[20], a grade of an order[47], in Finland[48], founded in 1918[49]; 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[50].

Why It Matters

Ion Antonescu ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (141 views/month, #6,029 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]

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], Order of the German Eagle[18], and Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[19].

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  25. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica. wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  22. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [51] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [52] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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