Albert I of Belgium
Albert I (April 8, 1875 – February 17, 1934) reigned as King of the Belgians from 1909 to 1934. This was an eventful period in the history of Belgium. It included the period of World War I (1914-1918).[1][2]
| Albert I | |
|---|---|
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| Third King of the Belgians | |
| Reign | 23 December 1909 – 17 February 1934 |
| Predecessor | Leopold II |
| Successor | Leopold III |
| Born | 8 April 1875 Brussels, Belgium |
| Died | 17 February 1934 (aged 58) Marche-les-Dames, Belgium |
| Spouse | Elisabeth of Bavaria |
| Issue | King Leopold III of the Belgians Prince Charles, Count of Flanders Marie-José, Queen of Italy |
| House | House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha |
| Father | Prince Philippe, Count of Flanders |
| Mother | Princess Marie of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen |
| Religion | Roman Catholicism |
References
- Carlo Bronne. Albert 1er: le roi sans terre.
- Evelyn Graham. Albert, King of the Belgians.
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