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Carol II (15 October 1893 [ O.S. 3 October 1893] – 4 April 1953) was King of Romania from 8 June 1930, until his forced abdication on 6 September 1940. As the eldest son of King Ferdinand I, he became crown prince upon the death of his grand-uncle, King Carol I, in 1914.
Carol II was the king of Romania (1930–40), whose controversial reign ultimately gave rise to a personal, monarchical dictatorship. The eldest son of King Ferdinand I, Carol became crown prince upon the death of his great uncle, King Carol I (October 1914).
Carol II was King of Romania from 8 June 1930, until his forced abdication on 6 September 1940. As the eldest son of Ferdinand I, he became crown prince upon the death of his grand-uncle, King Carol I, in 1914.
Carol II of Romania was born on 15 October 1893, at Sinaia, in the Peles castle, as the first son of Prince Ferdinand of Hohenzollern – Sigmaringen and of Marie of Edinburgh. For the Romanian people, whose destiny was placed in the monarchy hands, his birth represented a long – awaited moment.
King of Romania 1930–40 As crown prince, he was forced by a liberal regime to renounce the succession to the throne on the pretext of his relationship with a mistress, but in reality because of his anti‐liberal views.
May 11, 2018 · Carol II, 1893–1953, king of Romania, son of King Ferdinand [1] and Queen Marie [2]. While crown prince, he contracted a morganatic marriage with Zizi Labrino but divorced her to marry (1921) Princess Helen of Greece.
King Carol II appointed Armand Calinescu as the Prime Minister of Romania. 13 Nov 1939 : King Carol II of Romania offered to mediate peace between Germany and the western powers. 15 Mar 1940 : In Romania, King Carol II granted amnesty to members of the fascist Iron Guard party after they swore allegiance to him. 13 Jun 1940