About Corneliu Zelea Codreanu:
Corneliu Zelea Codreanu. Generally seen as the main variety of local fascism, and noted for its mystical and Romanian Orthodox-inspired revolutionary message, it grew into an important actor on the Romanian political stage, coming into conflict with the political establishment and the democratic forces, and often resorting to terrorism. The Legionaries traditionally referred to Codreanu as C?pitanul ("The Captain"), and he held absolute authority over the organization until his death.