Carol II of Romania_
Peleș Castle
"Born — Died "
Born
Peleș Castle
Birthday
Updated Feb 20, 2026
Details
Birthday
(Sunday)
Died
Birthplace
Peleș Castle
Nationality
Spouses
Zizi Lambrino (1918-1919), Helen of Greece and Denmark (1921-1928), Magda Lupescu (1947-1953)
Children
2 children: Carol Lambrino, Michael I of Romania
Parents
Ferdinand I of Romania, Marie of Romania
Zodiac Sign
♎ Libra
Chinese Zodiac
蛇 Snake
Name Origin
English < Latin < Proto-Germanic (*karilaz)
Popularity
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Carol II of Romania: King of Romania from 1930 to 1940.
Born in Peleș Castle (died at age 59).
7 awards including Grand Cross of the Order of Military Virtue.
AWARDS (7)
B
Grand Cross of the Order of Military Virtue
WON
B
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus
WON
B
Knight grand cross of the order of the crown of Italy
WON
B
Order of the Star of Karađorđe
WON
Biography
Carol II was King of Romania from 8 June 1930 following a coup that deposed his son until his forced abdication on 6 September 1940. As the eldest son of King Ferdinand I, he was crown prince from the death of his granduncle, King Carol I, in 1914 until he was forced to renounce his right to the throne in 1925.
Connections (12)
Spouse of
Helen of Greece and Denmark
Spouse of
Magda Lupescu
Spouse of
Zizi Lambrino
Child of
Ferdinand I of Romania
Child of
Marie of Romania
Parent of
Michael I of Romania
Parent of
Carol Lambrino
Sibling of
Maria of Yugoslavia
Sibling of
Princess Elisabeth of Romania
Sibling of
Princess Ileana of Romania
Sibling of
Prince Nicolae of Romania
Sibling of
Prince Mircea of Romania
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