Traian Băsescu
President of Romania
In office 20 December 2004 – 21 December 2014
Prime Minister	Eugen Bejinariu Călin Popescu-Tăriceanu Emil Boc Mihai Razvan Ungureanu Victor Ponta
Preceded by	Ion Iliescu
Mayor of Bucharest
In office 26 June 2000 – 20 December 2004
Preceded by	Viorel Lis
Succeeded by	Adriean Videanu
Minister of Transport
Prime Minister	Petre Roman Theodor Stolojan Victor Ciorbea Radu Vasile Mugur Isărescu
Preceded by	Aurel Novac Anton Ionescu
Succeeded by	Aurel Novac Anton Ionescu Anca Boagiu
Personal details
Born	(1951-11-04) 4 November 1951 (age 69) Murfatlar, Romania
Political party	National Salvation Front (1990 – 1992) Democratic Liberal Party (1992 – 2004) Independent (2004 – present)
Spouse(s)	Maria Băsescu
Profession	Merchant navy

Traian Băsescu (born November 4, 1951) is a Romanian politician and former Merchant Navy officer. He was the President of Romania from 20 December 2004 until 21 December 2014. He won the office in the 2004 presidential election. Prior to becoming President, he was the Mayor of Bucharest from June 2000 until December 2004.