Corneliu Zelea Codreanu

Corneliu Zelea Codreanu, born Corneliu Codreanu according to his birth certificate, was a Romanian politician of the far right, the founder and charismatic leader of the Iron Guard or The Legion of the Archangel Michael, an ultranationalist and violently antisemitic organization active throughout most of the interwar period. Generally seen as the main variety of local fascism, and noted for its mystical and Romanian Orthodox-inspired revolutionary message, Iron Guard gained prominence on the Romanian political stage, coming into conflict with the political establishment and the democratic forces, and often resorting to terrorism. The Legionnaires traditionally referred to Codreanu as Căpitanul, and he held absolute authority over the organization until his death.

13 September 1899

Born on the same birth day (13 September): Antony Noghès • Brendan Hall • Joe Don Rooney • Joel-Peter Witkin • John Sedgwick • Jonathan de Guzmán • Lewie Steinberg • Luke Fitzgerald • Martin Hurson • Morris Kirksey • Paweł Przytocki • Ramón Grau • Réjean Giroux • Tony Pickard • Tzannis Tzannetakis

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