Ion Antonescu
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| Ion Victor Antonescu | |
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| Ion Antonescu | |
| Prime Minister of Romania | |
| In office September 4, 1940 – August 23, 1944 |
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| Preceded by | Ion Gigurtu |
| Succeeded by | Constantin Sănătescu |
| Conducător of Romania | |
| In office September 6, 1940 – August 23, 1944 |
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| 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 (aged 63) Jilava, Romania |
| Nationality | Romanian |
| Political party | None, formally allied with the Iron Guard |
| Spouse(s) | Raşela Mendel (div.) Maria Antonescu |
| Profession | Soldier |
| Religion | Romanian Orthodox |
| Military service | |
| 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 by lethal injection for war crimes.