Nicolae Ceaușescu

Nicolae Ceaușescu was a Romanian politician who served as the General Secretary of the Communist Party of Romania from 1965 until his overthrow in 1989. He was the President of Romania from 1967 until his execution in 1989. Ceaușescu was known for his authoritarian rule and his efforts to suppress dissent. He was a key figure in the Romanian Revolution of 1989, which led to his downfall. Ceaușescu was executed by firing squad in 1989. He is remembered as one of the most brutal dictators of the 20th century.