Corneliu Zelea Codreanu

Corneliu Zelea Codreanu, born Corneliu Zelinski and commonly known as Corneliu Codreanu, was a far right Romanian politician, the founder and charismatic leader of the Iron Guard or The... Wikipedia

  • Born:  Corneliu Zelinski, September 13, 1899, Huși, Fălciu County, Kingdom of Romania
  • Age at death:  39 years
  • Died:  November 30, 1938, Tâncăbești, Snagov, Ilfov County, Kingdom of Romania
  • Cause of death:  Extrajudicial execution
  • Resting place:  Jilava, Ilfov County, Romania, Green House, Bucharest, Romania, Unknown
  • Nationality:  Romanian
  • Political party:  National-Christian Defense League, Iron Guard
  • Alma mater:  Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, Grenoble Alpes University
  • Occupation:  Politician
  • Profession:  Lawyer
  • Known for:  Founder and Leader of the Legionary Movement
  • Succeeded by:  Horia Sima (as "Commander")
  • Data source:  DuckDuckGo