Octavian Goga

Politician

Birthday April 1, 1881

Birth Sign Aries

Birthplace Hungary

DEATH DATE May 7, 1938 (57)

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About

Romanian politician who was known for his anti-Semitic regime, which committed violent acts against Romanian Jews. He was also a notable poet, playwright, and journalist.

Before Fame

He joined the Romanian National Party as a young man and was arrested by the Hungarian government for his political activities.

Trivia

He served as Romanian Prime Minister from 1937 to 1938 and passed a series of anti-Semitic laws that banned Romanian Jews from citizenship.

Family Life

He was born in Austria-Hungary.

Associated With

His casket was decorated with flowers sent by Nazi dictator and mass murderer, Adolf Hitler.