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Constantin Iancovescu | |
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| Minister of War of Kingdom of Romania | |
| In office July 20, 1917 – March 5, 1918 | |
| Monarch | Ferdinand I of Romania |
| Preceded by | Vintilă Brătianu |
| Succeeded by | Constantin Hârjeu |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1862 (1862) |
| Died | 1945 (aged 82–83) |
| Military service | |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
Constantin Iancovescu (1862–1945) was aRomanian politician and general.[1]
Prior toWorld War I, Iancovescu achieved the rank ofbrigadier general in 1915.[2] At the onset of World War I, he served as Secretary General of the Ministry of War from August to September of 1916. In November of 1916, he became Chief of General Staff and Commander of the Danube Defense Group, and later, Commander of theThird Army (Armata a 3-a Română) from December 1916 to July 24, 1917.[3]
On December 1, 1917, Iancovescu was awarded theOrder of Michael the Brave, III Class,[4] for the way he led his troops at theBattle of the Argeș, which occurred one year earlier, from 1 to 3 December 1916.[5]
"For the way he led the troops of the Danube Defense Group during the fierce battles at Călugăreni in November 1916 and the skill with which he facilitated the operations of the Argeș Army."High Decree no. 1403, "Mihai Viteazul" Order , class III, December 1, 1917[4]
He served asMinister of War[6] between July 20, 1917 and March 5, 1918, achieving the rank oflieutenant general[2] and replacingVintilă Brătianu, who assumed command of the newly created Ministry of Munitions and War Materials.[7]
From 1916 to 1919, Iancovescu served as director of theNational Military Circle.[8]
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| Preceded by | Minister of National Defence July 20, 1917 – March 5, 1918 | Succeeded by |
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