Michael I of Romania was a significant figure in Romanian history, serving as king twice, first from 1927 to 1930 and then from 1940 to 1947. He was born on October 25, 1921, and became king at a young age after the death of his grandfather, King Ferdinand I. His reign was marked by political turmoil and the rise of fascism in Europe. During World War II, Michael I initially aligned with the Axis powers but later switched sides to join the Allies in 1944. His reign ended in 1947 when the communist government forced him to abdicate. He lived in exile for several decades before returning to Romania after the fall of communism in 1989.