Constantin Pantazi

Constantin Pantazi
Minister of War of Romania
In office
23 January 1942 – 23 August 1944
Prime MinisterIon Antonescu
Preceded byIon Antonescu
Succeeded byIoan-Mihai Racoviță
Personal details
Born(1888-08-26)August 26, 1888
Călărași, Kingdom of Romania
DiedJanuary 23, 1958(1958-01-23) (aged 69)
Râmnicu Sărat Prison, Socialist Republic of Romania
Military service
Allegiance Kingdom of Romania
Branch/service Romanian Land Forces
RankGeneral
Battles/warsWorld War II

Constantin Pantazi (August 26, 1888, Călărași - January 23, 1958, Râmnicu Sărat) was a Romanian army general and a politician who served as Minister of War between January 23, 1942, and August 23, 1944. He was one of the most faithful followers of Romanian ruler Ion Antonescu. He was found guilty for war crimes and sentenced to death, which was commuted to life imprisonment.