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Elena Ceaușescu

Romanian politician (1919-1989) · Romania · Politicians · Died at 70

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Deputy Prime Minister of Romania and wife of dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu, she held the country in joint grip until the 1989 revolution ended with both their executions on Christmas Day.

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A life in dates

1989Died25 December 1989“We live in a normal apartment, just like every other citizen. We have ensured an apartment for every citizen through corresponding laws.”In their words25 December 1989Statements at trial (25 December 1989)

“We will not sign any statement. We will speak only at the National Assembly, because we have worked hard for the people all our lives.”In their words25 December 1989Statements at trial (25 December 1989)

“Such impudence! I am a member and the chairwoman of the Academy of Sciences. You cannot talk to me in such a way!”In their words25 December 1989Statements at trial (25 December 1989), in response to being asked who wrote her scientific papers

“Look, they are going to shoot us like dogs. I can't believe this. Is the death penalty still in force in Romania?”In their words25 December 1989Statements made by Elena in the minutes between the conviction of the Ceaușescus and their execution (25 December 1989)

“Victoraș [a diminutive], take care of the children!”In their words22 December 1989Elena to General Victor Stănculescu as she and Nicolae fled from a mob into a waiting helicopter (22 December 1989)

“Promise them something. Talk to them!”In their words21 December 1989To her husband Nicolae Ceaușescu, as the crowd he was speaking to turned ugly (21 Dec 1989)

1980Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. OlavAward1974Named First Concubine of RomaniaOffice28 March 1974 to 22 December 19891919Born7 January 1919

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  1. We live in a normal apartment, just like every other citizen. We have ensured an apartment for every citizen through corresponding laws.

    Dec 25, 1989, Statements at trial (25 December 1989), Own words

  2. We will not sign any statement. We will speak only at the National Assembly, because we have worked hard for the people all our lives.

    Dec 25, 1989, Statements at trial (25 December 1989), Own words

  3. Such impudence! I am a member and the chairwoman of the Academy of Sciences. You cannot talk to me in such a way!

    Dec 25, 1989, Statements at trial (25 December 1989), in response to being asked who wrote her scientific papers, Own words

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Awards

Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav1980
Hero of the Socialist Republic of Romania
Order of the Victory of Socialism
Grand Collar of the Order of Prince Henry
Order of the Liberator General San Martín
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic
Order of the Yugoslav Star
Anniversary Medal at the Occasion of the 2500th Anniversary of the Founding of the Iranian Empire
Order of the Defender of the Realm

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Born Elena Petrescu on 7 January 1919, she married Nicolae Ceaușescu as he rose through the Romanian Communist Party to become General Secretary and leader of the Socialist Republic. She obtained a doctorate in chemistry and climbed to Deputy Prime Minister, wielding power alongside her husband. When the Romanian Revolution swept through in December 1989, the regime collapsed. On 25 December, she and Nicolae were executed together.

Country
Romania
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1919 to 1989 · aged 70

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