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Constantin Iancovescu

1862 – 1945

Romanian politician and general

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About Constantin Iancovescu

Lived 1862 – 1945 (aged 82–83). Constantin Iancovescu was a Romanian civil servant and military officer.

Constantin Iancovescu (1862–1945) was a Romanian politician and general.

Prior to World War I, Iancovescu achieved the rank of brigadier general in 1915. At the onset of World War I, he served as Secretary General of the Ministry of War from August to September 1916. In November of 1916, he became Chief of General Staff and Commander of the Danube Defense Group, and later, Commander of the Third Army (Armata a 3-a Română) from December 1916 to July 24, 1917.

On December 1, 1917, Iancovescu was awarded the Order of Michael the Brave, III Class, for the way he led his troops at the Battle of the Argeș, which occurred one year earlier, from 1 to 3 December 1916. "For the way he led the troops of the Danube Defense Group during the fierce battles at Călugăreni in November 1916 and the skill with which he facilitated the operations of the Argeș Army."

High Decree no. 1403, "Mihai Viteazul" Order, class III, December 1, 1917 between July 20, 1917 and March 5, 1918, achieving the rank of lieutenant general

From 1916 to 1919, Iancovescu served as director of the National Military Circle.

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Important facts

Born
1862
Birth century
Died
1945
Nationality
Education
Second officers school in Bistrița
Positions held
Minister of National Defence

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Constantin Iancovescu's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Constantin Iancovescu?

Romanian politician and general

When was Constantin Iancovescu born?

Constantin Iancovescu was born in 1862.

When did Constantin Iancovescu die?

Constantin Iancovescu died in 1945.

What was Constantin Iancovescu's occupation?

Constantin Iancovescu was a civil servant and military officer.

What nationality was Constantin Iancovescu?

Constantin Iancovescu was Romanian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Constantin Iancovescu

· Wikidata: Q65070265

· DBpedia: Constantin Iancovescu

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