Original: He had a leading role in the Revolution of 1989 , being elected as Romania 's first post-communist president in 1990 . After a new Constitution was approved by popular referendum , he served a further two terms as president , 1992 to 1996 , and 2000 to 2004 , separated by the presidency of Emil Constantinescu .
Simplified: Iliescu was the elected President of Romania for eleven years ( three terms ) , from 1990 to 1992 , 1992 to 1996 , and 2000 to 2004 .