King Michael I of Romania
In early December, Romania marked the anniversary of the death of King Michael I, who passed away in 2017 after a life defined by war, exile, and return
Mihaela Ignătescu, 16.12.2025, 12:54
Michael I of Romania occupies a singular place in 20th-century history: a monarch who twice ascended his nation’s throne, a young head of state during World War II, a figure of resistance and loss under totalitarian domination, and a voice of conscience in exile. Born into European royalty, Michael’s long life spanned dramatic shifts in Romania and the wider world
