11 Facts About Constantin Prezan

Constantin Prezan was a Romanian general during World War I In 1930 he was given the honorary title of Marshal of Romania, as a recognition of his merits during his command of the Northern Army and of the General Staff.

Constantin Prezan avoided getting actively involved in politics, although he had a series of political titles, which were rather honorary in nature.

Constantin Prezan was born in the village of Sterianul de Mijloc, plasa Snagov, Ilfov County, currently in Butimanu commune, Dambovita County.

Constantin Prezan graduated from the officers' infantry and cavalry school in Bucharest and the Ecole speciale militaire de Saint-Cyr.

Constantin Prezan led the Romanian Armed Forces in the Battle of Bucharest, and as those forces retreated into the northeastern part of Romania.

In July and August 1917, Constantin Prezan, who was by then Chief of the General Staff successfully stopped the German invasion led by Field Marshal August von Mackensen.

In October 1916, Constantin Prezan was rewarded with the Order of Michael the Brave, Third Class for deeds of merit, courage, and devotion.

In July 1917, when he commanded the General Army Quarters, Constantin Prezan was honoured with the Order of Michael the Brave, Second Class.

In 1917 Constantin Prezan was awarded the Legion of Honour, Grand Officer.

Constantin Prezan was awarded the Order of the Cross of Takovo and a number of other decorations.

Constantin Prezan died in 1943 in Bucharest, and was buried at his residence in Schinetea.