Grigore Bastan
Grigore Bastan (1922-1983) was a Romanian major general and parachutist, known for his significant contributions to the development of military parachuting in Romania. He was a member of the first military parachutist company and played a crucial role in re-establishing the first parachute battalion in 1950, training thousands of soldiers in this specialty. Bastan was also recognized for his innovation in parachute design and set a national record for parachuting from 10,000 meters in 1970. His legacy continues through the General Grigore Bastan Foundation, which honors his contributions to the field.
Born on Jan 23, 1922 (104 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romania | 1 | 8.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 19,237,691 | 17,177 | $250,000 | 223$ |
| Totals | 1 | 19,237,691 | 17,177 | $250,000 | 223$ |
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Grigore Bastan was a Romanian paratrooper general who contributed significantly to the development of military parachuting.
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