Nicolae Iorga
Romanian historian, politician, literary critic, memoirist, poet and playwright (1871–1940)
Nicolae Iorga was born on June 5, 1871 in Botoșani and died on November 27, 1940 in Strejnicu, aged 69. Recorded occupations: politician, linguist, geopolitical analyst, poet, historian of Eastern Europe and historian. Country of citizenship: United Principalities of Moldavia and Wallachia and Kingdom of Romania. Positions held include Prime Minister of Romania, member of the Chamber of Deputies of Romania and President of the Senate of Romania. Fields of work: history, politics, creative and professional writing and literary criticism. Educated at Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, Leipzig University, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and École pratique des hautes études. Honours include Legion of Honour, doctor honoris causa from the University of Lyon, honorary doctorate from the University of Strasbourg, doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris, doctor honoris causa from the University of Alger and honorary doctor of Comenius University. Member of Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts, Romanian Academy, Lwów Scientific Society and Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities.
- Born
- June 5, 1871 · Botoșani
- Died
- November 27, 1940 · Strejnicu
- Age at death
- 69
- Citizenship
- United Principalities of Moldavia and Wallachia, Kingdom of Romania
- Occupations
- politician, linguist, geopolitical analyst, poet, historian of Eastern Europe, historian
- Positions held
- Prime Minister of Romania, member of the Chamber of Deputies of Romania, President of the Senate of Romania
- Education
- Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, Leipzig University, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, École pratique des hautes études
- Honours
- Legion of Honour, doctor honoris causa from the University of Lyon, honorary doctorate from the University of Strasbourg, doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris, doctor honoris causa from the University of Alger, honorary doctor of Comenius University
- Wikipedia editions
- 41 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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