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Kingdom of Romania

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The Act of Proclamation of the Romanian Kingdom, signed by King Carol and Queen Elisaveta in a formal historical setting.

The Kingdom of Romania

The Kingdom of Romania was a special time for Romania. It started on March 25, 1881, when Prince Karl became King Carol I. It ended on December 30, 1947, when King Michael I gave up his throne.

During this time, Romania grew from two smaller lands called Moldavia and Wallachia into one big country. Romania became free from the Ottoman Empire in 1877–1878 after a war with Russia. Later, after World War I, Romania grew even bigger and was called “Greater Romania.” It included new lands like Bessarabia, Banat, Bukovina, and Transylvania.

Romania had several kings who led the country. King Carol I was the first king, ruling from 1881 to 1914. After him, King Ferdinand I ruled from 1914 to 1927. King Carol II ruled from 1930 to 1940. Finally, King Michael I was king from 1927 to 1930 and again from 1940 until 1947.

Romania was a beautiful country with many people from different backgrounds. The largest city was Bucharest, the capital. People enjoyed learning in schools, and many worked on farms growing food.

The Kingdom of Romania is remembered for helping the country grow and become independent. It was a time when Romania became a modern nation with its own laws, flag, and money.

Images

Historical map showing the Kingdom of Romania in 1901.
A historical map showing where Romanian communities lived in Hungary back in 1890.
The Romania Pavilion at the 1937 Paris World's Fair, showcasing unique architectural design from that era.
A vintage Romanian steam locomotive from 1968, waiting for repairs at Cluj Depot.
Historical map showing different ethnic groups in Romania from the year 1930.
Historical map showing the physical features of Romania in 1939.
Animated map showing how Romania's borders have changed from 1859 to 2010.
Portrait of Carol I, King of Romania, an important historical figure.

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