Averescu, Alexandre
Born: 1859 AD
Died: 1938 AD, at 79 years of age.
Nationality:
Romanian
Categories:
Politician
- Romanian general and political leader.
1877-1907 - He served as a volunteer in the war against the Ottoman Empire and rose to become minister of war.
1916 - He distinguished himself as a commander in World War I, especially in the Dobruja campaign.
1918 - He was chosen to form a cabinet to negotiate peace with the Central Powers.
- Averescu founded the People's league (later the People's party), which sought moderate land reform and suppression of the left.
1920-1927 - He was premier.
1930 - Was made a marshal.
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