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Oliviu Gherman
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| Member of the National Salvation Front Council | |
| In office 22 December 1989 – 26 December 1989 |
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| President of the Senate of Romania | |
| In office 22 October 1992 – 22 November 1996 |
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| Preceded by | Alexandru Bârlădeanu |
| Succeeded by | Petre Roman |
| Member of the Senate of Romania | |
| In office 9 June 1990 – 27 August 2001 |
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| Ambassador of Romania to France | |
| In office 4 September 2001 – 4 June 2004 |
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| President of the Party of Social Democracy in Romania | |
| In office 10 July 1992 – January 1997 |
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| Preceded by | Himself (as president of the Democratic National Salvation Front) Marius Cîrciumaru (as president of the Romanian Socialist Democratic Party) |
| Succeeded by | Ion Iliescu |
| President of the Democratic National Salvation Front | |
| In office 11 October 1992 – 10 July 1993 |
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| Preceded by | Ion Iliescu |
| Succeeded by | Himself (party merged with the Romanian Socialist Democratic Party into the Party of Social Democracy in Romania) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 26 April 1930 Sânmihaiu de Sus, Turda County, Kingdom of Romania |
| Died | 11 August 2020 (aged 90) Bucharest, Romania |
| Resting place | Govora Monastery |
| Political party | Romanian Communist Party (1963–1989) National Salvation Front (1989–1992) Democratic National Salvation Front (1992–1993) Party of Social Democracy in Romania (1993–2001) Social Democratic Party (2001–2020) |
| Occupation | Professor, politician |
| Profession | Physicist |
| Alma mater | University of Cluj University of Bucharest |
| Scientific career | |
| Institutions | University of Cluj University of Craiova |
| Thesis | (1957) |
| Doctoral advisor | Șerban Țițeica |
Oliviu Gherman (1930–2020) was an important Romanian figure. He was a physicist (a scientist who studies how the world works), a politician, a university professor, and a diplomat. He was born on April 26, 1930, and passed away on August 11, 2020, at the age of 90.
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Early Life and Education
Oliviu Gherman was born in a village called Sânmihaiu de Sus, which is now part of Mihai Viteazu commune in Cluj County, Romania. He was a very bright student.
University Studies
He started his university journey at the University of Cluj. He finished his first degree there in 1952. After that, he continued his studies at the University of Bucharest. In 1957, he earned his PhD, which is a very high academic degree. His PhD work was guided by a famous scientist named Șerban Țițeica.
A Career in Science and Teaching
After finishing his education, Oliviu Gherman began his career as a teacher and researcher. He worked at several universities and international organizations.
Academic Roles
He started teaching at the University of Cluj. By 1965, he became the dean of the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics. A dean is like a principal for a specific part of a university. From 1958 to 1960, he worked at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Vienna, which is an organization that promotes the safe use of nuclear energy.
In 1966, he moved to the University of Craiova. There, he held many important positions, including department chair and prorector. A prorector is a senior leader at a university. In the 1970s, he also worked as a senior researcher at the International Centre for Theoretical Physics in Trieste, Italy. He continued to teach at the University of Craiova until 1998.
Entering Politics
After the Romanian Revolution in 1989, Oliviu Gherman decided to get involved in politics. He became a senator, which is a member of the Romanian Parliament.
Serving as a Senator
He was elected as a senator for several terms: 1990–1992, 1992–1996, 1996–2000, and 2000–2004. He first represented Dolj County and later Bucharest. As a senator, he worked with other countries to build friendships.
International Relations
During his time in the Senate, Oliviu Gherman was part of groups that worked on friendly relations with other countries.
- From 1990 to 1992, he worked with the State of Israel and the United Kingdom.
- From 1996 to 2000, he worked with the Republic of Ivory Coast and the Republic of South Africa.
- From 2000 to 2004, he continued to work with India and the Republic of South Africa.
Committee Work
He also served on various committees in the Senate. These committees focus on specific topics to help make laws. For example, from 1996 to 2000, he was a member of committees dealing with:
- Privatization and state assets (starting September 1999).
- Culture, art, and mass media (starting December 1996).
- Labor, family, and social protection (until September 1999).
Leading a Political Party
Oliviu Gherman also became the president of a political party called the FDSN. This party later changed its name to the PDSR. He led the party from 1992 to 1996. He also served as the President of the Senate from 1992 to 1996, which is a very important leadership role in the Romanian Parliament.
Diplomatic Role
After his time in the Senate, Oliviu Gherman took on a new role as a diplomat. From 2001 to 2004, he was the Ambassador of Romania to France. An ambassador represents their country in another country.
Recognition and Legacy
In 1995, Oliviu Gherman received a special honor called a Doctor honoris causa from the Moldova State University. This is a degree given to someone to honor their achievements, even if they didn't study there.
Oliviu Gherman passed away on August 11, 2020, at the age of 90. He is remembered for his contributions as a scientist, politician, and diplomat.
