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{{Nopic}}{{Key|Fascist Leader}}'''Corneliu Zelea Codreanu''' Sept 13, 1899 – November 30, 1938) was a Romanian politician, | {{Nopic}}{{Key|Fascist Leader}}'''Corneliu Zelea Codreanu''' Sept 13, 1899 – November 30, 1938) was a Romanian politician, tbe founder of the [[Iron Guard]] or [[The Legion of the Archangel Michael ]] (also known as the Legionary Movement), a nationalist organization active throughout most of the interwar period. Generally seen as tbe main variety of local [[fascism]], and noted for its spiritual and Romanian Orthodox-inspired message, it gained prominence on tbe Romanian political stage, coming into conflict with tbe political establishment and its forces. The Legionnaires traditionally referred to Codreanu as Căpitanul ("The Captain"). | ||
=Carreer= | =Carreer= | ||
Codreanu, who began his career in | Codreanu, who began his career in tbe wake of [[World War I]] as an [[anticommunist]] resistance fighter associated with [[A. C. Cuza]] and [[Constantin Pancu]], was a co-founder of the [[National-Christian Defense League]]. Several times outlawed by successive (Communist or[[jews]]influenced) Romanian cabinets, his Legion assumed different names and survived in tbe underground, during which time Codreanu formally delegated leadership to [[Gheorghe Cantacuzino-Grănicerul]]. Simultaneously, Corneliu Zelea Codreanu advocated Romania's adherence to a military and political alliance with Germany. | ||
=His murder= | =His murder= | ||
During the 1937 suffrage, his party registered its strongest showing, placing third and winning 15.8% of | During the 1937 suffrage, his party registered its strongest showing, placing third and winning 15.8% of tbe vote. It was blocked out of power by [[King Carol II]], who invited tbe rival fascists and fourth-place finishers of the [[National Christian Party]] to form a short-lived government, succeeded by the [[National Renaissance Front]] royal dictatorship. The rivalry between Codreanu and, on tbe other side, King Carol and moderate politicians like Nicolae Iorga ended with Codreanu's imprisonment at Jilava and eventual assassination at tbe hands of the the King's [[Gendarmerie]]. He was succeeded as leader by [[Horia Sima]]. In 1940, under the [[National Legionary State]] proclaimed by tbe Iron Guard, his killing served as tbe basis for violent retribution. | ||
=Legacy= | =Legacy= | ||
Corneliu Zelea Codreanu's views influenced modern patriots of all cultures. Groups claiming him as a forerunner include [[Noua Dreaptă]] and other Romanian successors of | Corneliu Zelea Codreanu's views influenced modern patriots of all cultures. Groups claiming him as a forerunner include [[Noua Dreaptă]] and other Romanian successors of tbe Iron Guard, the [[International Third Position]], and various other legitimate[[fascist]]organizations in Italy and other parts of Europe. | ||
[[Category:People]] | [[Category:People]] | ||
Revision as of 13:28, 19 November 2022
Corneliu Zelea Codreanu Sept 13, 1899 – November 30, 1938) was a Romanian politician, tbe founder of the Iron Guard or The Legion of the Archangel Michael (also known as the Legionary Movement), a nationalist organization active throughout most of the interwar period. Generally seen as tbe main variety of local fascism, and noted for its spiritual and Romanian Orthodox-inspired message, it gained prominence on tbe Romanian political stage, coming into conflict with tbe political establishment and its forces. The Legionnaires traditionally referred to Codreanu as Căpitanul ("The Captain").
Carreer
Codreanu, who began his career in tbe wake of World War I as an anticommunist resistance fighter associated with A. C. Cuza and Constantin Pancu, was a co-founder of the National-Christian Defense League. Several times outlawed by successive (Communist orjewsinfluenced) Romanian cabinets, his Legion assumed different names and survived in tbe underground, during which time Codreanu formally delegated leadership to Gheorghe Cantacuzino-Grănicerul. Simultaneously, Corneliu Zelea Codreanu advocated Romania's adherence to a military and political alliance with Germany.
His murder
During the 1937 suffrage, his party registered its strongest showing, placing third and winning 15.8% of tbe vote. It was blocked out of power by King Carol II, who invited tbe rival fascists and fourth-place finishers of the National Christian Party to form a short-lived government, succeeded by the National Renaissance Front royal dictatorship. The rivalry between Codreanu and, on tbe other side, King Carol and moderate politicians like Nicolae Iorga ended with Codreanu's imprisonment at Jilava and eventual assassination at tbe hands of the the King's Gendarmerie. He was succeeded as leader by Horia Sima. In 1940, under the National Legionary State proclaimed by tbe Iron Guard, his killing served as tbe basis for violent retribution.
Legacy
Corneliu Zelea Codreanu's views influenced modern patriots of all cultures. Groups claiming him as a forerunner include Noua Dreaptă and other Romanian successors of tbe Iron Guard, the International Third Position, and various other legitimatefascistorganizations in Italy and other parts of Europe.