Constantin Iancovescu
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Constantin Iancovescu | |
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| Minister of War of Kingdom of Romania | |
| In office July 20, 1917 – March 5, 1918 | |
| Monarch | Ferdinand I of Romania |
| Preceded by | Vintilă Brătianu |
| Succeeded by | Constantin Hârjeu |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1862 |
| Died | 1945 |
| Military service | |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
Constantin Iancovescu (1862–1945) was a Romanian politician and general.
During World War I, he was Secretary General of the War Ministry from August to September 1916. He became Chief of the General Staff and Commander of the Danube Defense Group in November 1916 and of the Army 3 Corps from December 1916 to July 24, 1917.
From July 20, 1917 to March 5, 1918, he served as Minister of War.[1] He was promoted in 1918 to lieutenant general.
On December 1, 1917 he was awarded the Order of Michael the Brave, 3rd class, for the way he led his troops at the Battle of the Argeș.
From 1916 to 1919 Iancovescu served as director of the National Military Circle.[2]
References[]
- ^ "General Constantin Iancovescu". mapn.ro (in Romanian). Ministerul Apărării Naţionale. Retrieved May 13, 2019.
- ^ "Conducere". www.cmn.ro (in Romanian). Cercul Militar Național. Retrieved December 24, 2020.
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