When was Petru Groza born?

Petru Groza was born on 7 December 1884 in Băcia.

What positions has Petru Groza held?

Positions held by Petru Groza include: Chairperson of the Presidium of the Great National Assembly (1952–1958); Prime Minister of Romania (1945–1952).

Where did Petru Groza study?

Petru Groza was educated at Leipzig University, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Eötvös Loránd University.

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Petru Groza

46th Prime Minister of Romania (1945-1952)

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Petru Groza was a Romanian politician, best known as the first Prime Minister of the Communist Party-dominated government under Soviet occupation during the early stages of the Communist regime in Romania, and later as the President of the Presidium of the Great National Assembly from 1952 until his death in 1958.

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Born: 7 December 1884 wd
Place of birth: Băcia wd
Died: 7 January 1958 wd
Place of death: Bucharest wd
Citizenship: Austria–Hungary, Kingdom of Romania wd
Occupation: politician, lawyer, businessperson, entrepreneur, banker wd
Political party: Romanian National Party, People's Party, Ploughmen's Front wd
Education: Leipzig University, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Eötvös Loránd University wd

Positions held wd

Chairperson of the Presidium of the Great National Assembly (12 June 1952 – 7 January 1958)
Prime Minister of Romania (6 March 1945 – 2 June 1952)

Awards wd

Order of the People's Hero
Grand Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta
National Order of Faithful Service (1945)

Questions

When was Petru Groza born?: Petru Groza was born on 7 December 1884 in Băcia.
What positions has Petru Groza held?: Positions held by Petru Groza include: Chairperson of the Presidium of the Great National Assembly (1952–1958); Prime Minister of Romania (1945–1952).
Where did Petru Groza study?: Petru Groza was educated at Leipzig University, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Eötvös Loránd University.

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