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Mihai ChitacRomanian politician, colonel general.
Date of Birth: 04.11.1928
Country:  Romania |
Content:
- Victor Stănculescu: Romanian General and Politician
- Securitate Service
- Romanian Revolution
- Timișoara Uprising
- Legacy
Victor Stănculescu: Romanian General and Politician
Early Life and CareerVictor Atanasie Stănculescu was a Romanian politician and general. He held numerous positions in the Romanian government, including Minister of Internal Affairs.
Securitate Service
During the dictatorship of Nicolae Ceaușescu, Stănculescu served in the Securitate, the Romanian secret police. His role within the organization is not fully known.
Romanian Revolution
After the Romanian Revolution of 1989, Stănculescu played a key role in the formation of the new government. He served as Minister of Internal Affairs in the first post-revolutionary government led by Petre Roman from December 28, 1989, to June 14, 1990.
Timișoara Uprising
Stănculescu was accused of involvement in the violent suppression of the Timișoara Uprising in the final days of Ceaușescu's rule. He was convicted of crimes against humanity in 2006 and sentenced to 15 years in prison.
Legacy
Stănculescu's role in the Romanian Revolution and the Timișoara Uprising remains controversial. Some view him as a figure of reconciliation, while others accuse him of complicity in the dictatorship's crimes. He passed away in 2008, leaving a legacy that continues to be debated.
