Title: The Lapedatu Brothers – Artisans of Modern Romania in the Generation of the Great Union
Conference presented in Paris, La Maison Roumaine, October 8, 2016
Author: Andreas Wild
Paper version: Brochure edited by the Lapedatu Foundation, 2024
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SUNTEŢI DE ACORD CU ACEŞTI TERMENI?
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The brothers Alexandru and Ion Lapedatu are exemplary for the so-called generation of the “Great Union” in Romania after the First World War. Coming from a family with roots in rural Transylvania, they rose through their studies and established themselves in the political and social life of the nation, making significant contributions in culture (Alexandru) and economy (Ion) towards building Romania as a modern state that reached its peak on the eve of the Second World War. The two brothers witnessed the rise of fascism and then the communist takeover of power, ending their lives tragically and in despair. Today their story resonates ever more and the wise solutions they gave to some of the complex problems of their time are reconsidered. Their resolute actions and even the trajectory of their lives are a reference and an inspiration in addressing the challenges facing Romania in the contemporary world.
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By the end of the thirties, Romania was a prosperous and respected country, making progress on all levels. 1938 marks the country’s economic peak. Industrial development was booming. The currency was strong and covered in gold at a higher level than required. Culture was flourishing.
This enormous building effort of some two decades cannot be attributed to any one person or even a small group. It was the work of an entire generation. The evolution of the country was based on many contributions like those brought by the Lapedatu brothers. There were, of course, prominent personalities such as King Ferdinand and Queen Marie, prime ministers such as the Brătianu brothers or Maniu, but also industrialists, financiers, scientists, artists, local and national politicians, public and private sector entrepreneurs, more or less famous, who have driven the progress, each in their own field – and last but not least the countless anonymous people who have worked hard and whose efforts have resulted in a better country providing better life conditions for its citizens.
In this context, the life, actions and contributions of the Lapedatu brothers are exemplary of what was good, progressive, serious and successful in Romania between the wars: a period that has become mythical, whose history has yet to be written.
And which will unfortunately end in catastrophe.
Andreas Wild, Vicepresident of the Lapedatu Foundation
