Codreanu, Corneliu Zelea
Corneliu Zelea Codreanu (born Corneliu Zelinski and commonly known as Corneliu Codreanu; September 13, 1899 November 30, 1938) was a far-right Romanian politician and the founderof the Iron Guard or The Legion of the Archangel Michael (also known as the Legionary Movement), an ultra-nationalist and violently antisemitic terrorist organization active throughout most of the interwar period. Generally seen as the main variety of local fascism, and noted for its mystical and Romanian Orthodox-inspired revolutionary message, it grew into an important actor on the Romanian political stage, coming into conflict with the political establishment and the democratic forces. The Legionaries traditionally referred to Codreanu as "The Captain", and he held absolute authority over the organization until his death.
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