“demagogy, selfishness and attempts to cling to power”
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Michael I of Romania
Michael I was the last king of Romania, reigning from 20 July 1927 to 8 June 1930 and again from 6 September 1940 until his forced abdication on 30 December 1947.
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politics · King of Romania (r. 1927–1930, 1940–1947) · monarch · military leader · aircraft pilot · stockbroker · art collector · also Michael I of Romania, King Michael I of Romania, King Michael I of the Romanians, Michael I of the Romanians, King Michael I, Michael I
Born 25 October 1921 · Died 5 December 2017 · Q930013
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2026· 2 entries
“t remember much of what was said - on one of the occasions, there was no translator to help him understand the German conversation.”
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2017· 3 entries
Died 2017-12-05.
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“Opis: napis z paszportu brytyjskiego i duńskiego Michała I Rumuńskiego.”
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“The last 20 years have brought democracy, freedom and a beginning of prosperity."..."The time has come after 20 years to... break for good with the bad habits of the past", such as "demagogy, selfishness and attempts to cling to power"..."It is within our power to make this country prosperous and worthy of admiration.”
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2015· 1 entry
Won: Greek Royal Family with France (September 2015).
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2010· 1 entry
As the only living Supreme Commander-in-Chief of a European State in the Second World War
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2006· 1 entry
Awarded Cross of Merit of the Minister of Defence of the Czech Republic 1st Class (2006).
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2005· 2 entries
When he left Romania, the exiled King Michael's only assets amounted to 500,000 Swiss francs
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Romanian Prime Minister Călin Popescu-Tăriceanu denied these accusations about King Michael, stating that the Romanian government has no proof of any such action by King Michael and that, prior to 1949, the government ha
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2004· 1 entry
As a donation made by John Kreuger, the former husband of King Michael's daughter Irina
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1997· 4 entries
And 2002 he toured Western Europe, lobbying for Romania's admission into NATO and the European Union, and was received by heads of state and government officials
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After Iliescu's defeat by Emil Constantinescu, the Romanian government restored Michael's citizenship and again allowed him to visit the country
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“Opis: słowa, jakimi witano go podczas wiosennej wizyty w Rumunii w 1997.”
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After Iliescu's defeat by Emil Constantinescu in the presidential election of the previous year, Michael's citizenship was restored and he was allowed to visit Romania again
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1992· 2 entries
Michael was allowed to visit Romania for Easter, where he was greeted by huge crowds; a speech he gave from his hotel window drew an estimated one million people to Bucharest
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The Romanian government allowed Michael to return to Romania for Easter celebrations, where he drew large crowds
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1990· 1 entry
“Romanians have had enough suffering imposed on them to have the right to be consulted on their future.”
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1989· 1 entry
Michael became the sole surviving recipient of the Order of Victory
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1957· 1 entry
Worked in Switzerland as a test pilot for a predecessor of aerospace manufacturer Learjet
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1954· 2 entries
Which became known as the “Cruise of the Kings” and was attended by over 100 royals from all over Europe
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Michael mentioned Groza's generic threats regarding his personal security, bloodshed and ruin of the country, as well as "vague hints" of persecution, with Groza suggesting the government had a large dossier on Michael;
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1950· 1 entry
And 1977, Michael only mentioned seeing armed groups with machine-guns on their shoulders around the palace, while in much later accounts these were described as "heavy artillery, ready to fire at any moment"
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1948· 3 entries
Married Princess Anne of Bourbon-Parma, with whom he had five daughters
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“s family would be represented at the nuptials by her maternal uncle, the Protestant Prince Erik of Denmark, who was to give the bride away. The wedding ceremony was held on 10 June 1948 in Athens, Greece, in the throne room of the Royal Palace; the ceremony was performed by Archbishop Damaskinos, and King Paul I of Greece served as koumbaros. Guests at the wedding included: Michael”
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Groza threatened to arrest thousands of people and order a bloodbath unless Michael abdicated, in an interview with The New York Times from 2007, Michael recounted: "It was blackmail
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1945· 2 entries
Awarded Order of Victory (1945).
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Won: Russia with Russia (1941–1945).
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1944· 3 entries
World War II was going badly for the Axis powers, but Antonescu was still in control of Romania
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And the Romanian Parliament in 1946, Michael did not subsequently take a formal oath nor have his reign approved retroactively by Parliament
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Michael participated in a coup against Antonescu, appointed Constantin Sănătescu as his replacement, and subsequently declared an alliance with the Allies
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1942· 1 entry
Awarded Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of the White Rose of Finland (1942).
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1940· 1 entry
Career landmark: King of Romania (1940–1947).
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1936· 1 entry
Awarded Grand cross of the Order of the White Lion (1936).
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1930· 3 entries
Carol returned to Romania and replaced his son as monarch, reigning as Carol II
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Carol II returned to the country at the invitation of politicians dissatisfied with the regency in the context of the Great Depression, and was proclaimed king by the Parliament
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The couple had undertaken to raise their future children as Roman Catholics, but had baptized them in the Orthodox faith in deference to Bulgaria's state religion
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1927· 1 entry
Career landmark: King of Romania (1927–1930).
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1925· 1 entry
Carol was pressured to renounce his rights (in favour of his son Michael) to the throne and moved to Paris in exile with Lupescu
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1921· 2 entries
Born 1921-10-25.
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At Foișor Castle on the Royal Complex of Peleș in Sinaia, Romania, the son of Crown Prince Carol of Romania and Crown Princess Elena
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