Eremia Grigorescu

Eremia Grigorescu (28 November 1863 – 21 July 1919) was a Romanian artillery general during World War I, and Minister of War in the Constantin Coandă cabinet (October–November 1918).

Eremia Grigorescu
Born28 November 1863
Golăşei, near Târgu Bujor, Romania
Died21 July 1919 (1919-07-22) (aged 55)
Bucharest, Romania
AllegianceRomanian Army
Service/branchArtillery & Military engineering
Years of service1882–1919
RankGeneral
Commands held1st Army
Battles/warsWorld War I-Romanian Campaign (Battle of Mărăşeşti)
AwardsOrder of Michael the Brave, 2nd class
Other workMinister of War, 24 October – 28 November 1918

Born in the village Golăşei (Bujor Sat) near Târgu Bujor, in Covurlui County, now Galaţi county, Grigorescu studied at the Bucharest officers' and artillery applications school, and later in France, at the Sorbonne. He also attended special artillery and administration courses at the French Ministry of War.

In 1917, during the Romanian Campaign, Grigorescu was the commander of the Romanian armies in the Battle of Mărăşeşti. It was there that he achieved his greatest success, managing to defeat Imperial German troops led by General August von Mackensen. After the battle, Grigorescu was nicknamed the "hero of Mărăşeşti". His victory was praised in Entente countries, and earned the general a sword sent to him by Yoshihito, the Emperor of Japan. He was also a recipient of the Order of Michael the Brave.

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