Alexander of Battenberg
Alexander of Battenberg
Alexander Joseph, known as Alexander of Battenberg, was the first prince (knyaz) of the Principality of Bulgaria from 1879 until his abdication in 1886. The Bulgarian Grand National Assembly elected him as Prince of autonomous Bulgaria, which officially remained within the Ottoman Empire, in 1879. He dissolved the assembly in 1880 and suspended the Constitution in 1881, considering it too liberal. He restored the Constitution in 1883, leading to open conflict with Russia that made him popular in Bulgaria. Unification with Eastern Rumelia was achieved and recognised by the powers in 1885. A coup carried out by pro-Russian Bulgarian Army officers forced him to abdicate in September 1886. He later became a general in the Austrian army.
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Date of Birth
April 5th, 1857
Age
167
Birth Place
Italy, Veneto
Date of Death
October 23rd, 1893
Died Aged
36
Star Sign
Aries
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Prince Louis of Battenberg
Brother
Julia, Princess of Battenberg
Mother
Prince Alexander of Hesse and by Rhine
Father
Prince Henry of Battenberg
Brother
Princess Marie of Battenberg
Sister
Prince Francis Joseph of Battenberg
Brother
Johanna Loisinger
Wife
Assen Hartenau
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