Gheorghe Cantacuzino-Grănicerul

Gheorghe Cantacuzino-Grănicerul (December 25, 1869 – October 9, 1937) was a Romanian landowner, general, and far-right politician who was a member of the Iron Guard, and a member of the Legionary Senate.

Gheorghe Cantacuzino-Grănicerul
Birth nameGheorghe Cantacuzino
Other name(s)Grănicerul
Nickname(s)Zizi
Born(1869-12-25)December 25, 1869
Paris, France
DiedOctober 9, 1937(1937-10-09) (aged 67)
Bucharest, Romania
Buried
Bellu Cemetery, Bucharest
Allegiance Romania
 Spain
BranchRomanian Armed Forces
Years of service1883 — 1918
RankGeneral
Commands held1st Border Guard Regiment
Border Guard Brigade
Battles/wars
  • Second Balkan War
  • World War I
    • Nagyszeben Offensive
  • Spanish Civil War
AwardsOrder of Michael the Brave, 3rd Class (October 16, 1916)
Spouse(s)Elena Kalinderu
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