Treaty of Craiova

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Treaty of Craiova

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1940 territorial settlement between Romania and Bulgaria, involving population exchange.

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Origins & Early Life

The Treaty of Craiova (Bulgarian: Крайовска спогодба, romanized: Krayovska spogodba; Romanian: Tratatul de la Craiova) was signed on 7 September 1940 and ratified on 13 September 1940 by the Kingdom of Bulgaria and the Kingdom of Romania. Under its terms, Romania ceded Southern Dobruja back to Bulgaria, which Romania had gained after the 1913 Second Balkan War. Bulgaria had to pay 1 million lei as compensation for the investment provided to the region by Romania.

Career & Major Achievements

The treaty stipulated that a population exchange between Bulgaria and Romania had to be made. Thus, 103,711 Romanians, Aromanians and Megleno-Romanians living in Southern Dobruja were forced to move to Northern Dobruja (part of Romania), and 62,278 Bulgarians located in the north were forcibly moved to the south.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

The Dobrujan Germans, who were affected by these relocations, would eventually be transferred to Nazi Germany. Unlike all other territorial treaties mediated by Nazi Germany, the Treaty of Craiova was not reversed by the Allies after World War II, and Southern Dobruja remained Bulgarian.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1913: 1913 Milestone — Under its terms, Romania ceded Southern Dobruja back to Bulgaria, which Romania had gained after the 1913 Second Balkan War.
2. 1940: 1940 Milestone — The Treaty of Craiova (Bulgarian: Крайовска спогодба, romanized: Krayovska spogodba; Romanian: Tratatul de la Craiova) was signed on 7 September 1940 and ratified on 13 September 1940 by the Kingdom of Bulgaria and the Kingdom of Romania.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Treaty of Craiova

True or False: “True or False: The Treaty of Craiova was reversed by the Allies after World War II, leading to Romania regaining full control of Southern Dobruja.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): The treaty was not reversed by the Allies after World War II; consequently, Southern Dobruja remained under Bulgarian control.

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