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Ion Victor Antonescu
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Conducător of Romania
In office
September 6, 1940 – August 23, 1944
Preceded by Carol II (as King of Romania)
Succeeded by none

Prime Minister of Romania
In office
September 5, 1940 – August 23, 1944
Monarch Carol II
Michael
Preceded by Ion Gigurtu
Succeeded by Constantin Sănătescu

Nationality Romanian
Political party None
Spouse(s) Maria Antonescu
Profession Soldier
Religion Romanian Orthodox
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Nickname(s) Câinele Roșu ("Red Dog")
Allegiance Kingdom of Romania
Service/branch Romanian Land Forces
Years of service 1904–1944
Rank Marshal of Romania
Commands Commander-in-Chief of the Romanian Armed Forces
Battles/wars Second Balkan War
World War I
World War II
Awards Order of Michael the Brave
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Ion Victor Antonescu (born June 25, 1882 and died June 1, 1946) was the Prime Minister and Conducător of Romania as well as a Romanian soldier during World War II. After World War II, Antonescu was accused of war crimes and executed.

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