
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")
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