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- 1991 (Creation)
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Michael I of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen was born in 1921, the only son of King Carol II of Romania. He reigned for two periods, as a child from 1927-1930 and from 1940-1947. He was forced to abdicate a few hours before a communist republic was declared in December 1947. Michael went into exile in London the following year and was stripped of his Romanian citizenship, which he only regained in 1997. On 31st January 1991, King Michael and Queen Anne made an official visit to SSEES where he gave a lecture.
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GB 0369 MIC 1991 Collection (Fonds) 1 envelope Michael I , b 1921 , former King of Romania
Michael I of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen was born in 1921, the only son of King Carol II of Romania. He reigned for two periods, as a child from 1927-1930 and from 1940-1947. He was forced to abdicate a few hours before a communist republic was declared in December 1947. Michael went into exile in London the following year and was stripped of his Romanian citizenship, which he only regained in 1997. On 31st January 1991, King Michael and Queen Anne made an official visit to SSEES where he gave a lecture.
Texts of lecture given by King Michael I (former King of Romania) at the School of Slavonic and East European Studies, 1991; "Romania: moral and economic renewal" and vote of thanks given by Anthony J Bailey; list of guests present at the visit.
One envelope
Unrestricted access. Researchers wishing to consult the archives or seeking further information should contact UCL School of Slavonic and East European Studies (SSEES) Library, 16 Taviton Street, London WC1H 0BW.
Copies, subject to the condition of the original, may be supplied for research use only. Requests to publish original material should be submitted to the Librarian.
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On-line summary guide available on the SSEES website.
SSEES Library also holds a memoir by Jacques M Vergotti, a one-time Equerry to King Michael (Ref VER).
Revised by Alan Kucia as part of the RSLP AIM25 Project. Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description ISAD(G), 2nd edition 2000 and National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 Revised Jan 2003 Central European cultures Collectivism Communism Eastern Europe Economic doctrines Economic theory European cultures European history Internal politics Michael I , b 1921 , former King of Romania Monarchy National cultures National history Political doctrines Political systems Romania School of Slavonic and East European StudiesImmediate source of acquisition or transfer
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Texts of lecture given by King Michael I (former King of Romania) at the School of Slavonic and East European Studies, 1991; "Romania: moral and economic renewal" and vote of thanks given by Anthony J Bailey; list of guests present at the visit.
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One envelope
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Unrestricted access. Researchers wishing to consult the archives or seeking further information should contact UCL School of Slavonic and East European Studies (SSEES) Library, 16 Taviton Street, London WC1H 0BW.
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Copies, subject to the condition of the original, may be supplied for research use only. Requests to publish original material should be submitted to the Librarian.
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- English
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- Latin
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English
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SSEES Library also holds a memoir by Jacques M Vergotti, a one-time Equerry to King Michael (Ref VER).
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On-line summary guide available on the SSEES website.
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- National cultures » European cultures » Central European cultures
- Political doctrines » Collectivism
- Political doctrines » Collectivism » Communism
- Economic theory » Economic doctrines
- Economic theory
- National cultures » European cultures
- National history » European history
- Internal politics
- Political systems » Monarchy
- National cultures
- National history
- Political doctrines
- Political systems
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Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description ISAD(G), 2nd edition 2000 and National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997
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- English