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Current Head of State and Head of Government
Romania is a semi-presidential republic with a multi-party system. The government is divided into three branches: the executive, legislative, and judicial. The President, elected for a five-year term, holds significant executive power, overseeing foreign policy and national defense. The Prime Minister, appointed by the President and supported by Parliament, leads the government’s day-to-day operations. The Parliament is bicameral, consisting of the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate.
| Notable | Born | Title | In Office | Photo | Status |
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| Klaus Iohannis | 1959 | President | 2014 |  | Not Connected |
| Marcel Ciolacu | 1967 | Prime Minister | 2023 |  | Not Connected |
The Romanian Monarchy
The Kingdom of Romania emerged in 1881 when Carol I was proclaimed king. The Romanian monarchy lasted until 1848, when the Parliament declared Romania a republic, and King Michael I was forced to abdicate. Michael went into exile, but he never renounced his right to the throne. Post-Communist Era: After the fall of communism in 1989, Michael, who remained steadfast in his commitment to Romania’s well-being, returned to Romania, drawing immense crowds. Public support for restoring the monarchy increased over time, reaching an all-time high of 31% after Michael’s death.
| Notable | Born | Died | Title | Reign | Photo | Status |
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| King Michael I of Romania | 1921 | 2017 | Last reigning King of Romania | 1927-1930, 1940-1947 |  | Connected |
Note: Although Michael I is connected to the Global Family Tree, there is still a great deal of work to be done on the profiles of other Royal Family members.
Romanian Notables
| Notable | Born | Died | Claim to Fame | Photo | Status |
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| Vlad the Impaler | 1431 | 1476 | Prince of Walachia who may have been the inspiration for Bram Stoker’s Dracula |  | Connected |
| Bela Lugosi | 1882 | 1946 | Actor who portrayed Dracula |  | Connected |
| Edward G. Robinson | 1893 | 1973 | Actor known for his tough-guy roles |  | Connected |
| Johnny Weissmuller | 1904 | 1984 | Olympic swimmer and actor best known for playing Tarzan |  | Connected |
| Eugène Ionesco | 1909 | 1994 | Romanian-French playwright |  | Not Connected |
| Emil Cioran | 1911 | 1995 | Philosopher and essayist |  | Not Connected |
| György Ligeti | 1923 | 2006 | Composer |  | Not Connected |
| Elie Wiesel | 1928 | 2016 | Nobel laureate and Holocaust survivor |  | Connected |
| Gheorghe Zamfir | 1941 | Living | Pan flute musician |  | Not Connected |
| Nadia Comăneci | 1961 | Living | Olympic Gold Medal Gymnast |  | Connected |
For additional Romanian notables see: Category: Romania, Notables
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