Carol I de Hohenzollern

Carol I de Hohenzollern was the ruler of the United Principalities of Romania from 1866 until his death in 1914. He played a crucial role in modernizing the Romanian state, including the establishment of a railway network. However, his reign faced significant challenges, particularly the 'Strousberg Affair,' a major scandal involving corruption and the mismanagement of railway contracts that nearly led to his abdication.