Ion Antonescu
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Ion Victor Antonescu
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Ion Antonescu |
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| In office September 4, 1940 – August 23, 1944 |
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| Preceded by | Ion Gigurtu |
| Succeeded by | Constantin Sănătescu |
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Conducător of Romania
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| In office September 6, 1940 – August 23, 1944 |
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| Preceded by | Carol II (as king of Romania) |
| Succeeded by | none |
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| Born | June 15, 1882 Piteşti, Romania |
| Died | June 1, 1946 (aged 63) Jilava, Romania |
| Nationality | Romanian |
| Political party | none, formally allied with the Iron Guard |
| Spouse | Raşela Mendel (div.) Maria Antonescu |
| Profession | soldier |
| Religion | Romanian Orthodox |
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| Rank | Field Marshal |
Ion Victor Antonescu (June 15, 1882, Piteşti – June 1, 1946 was the Fascist prime minister of Romania from September 4, 1940 to August 23, 1944.After the war he was tried and executed for war crimes.