Albert I of Belgium facts for kids
Quick facts for kids 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 |
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).
Images for kids
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Equestrian statue of King Albert I (Courtens, 1951) in front of the Royal Library of Belgium in Brussels
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King Albert touring the Belgian Congo during his visit in 1909
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Newspaper compilation in December 1909 shows Albert at top left after inspection of a mine. His wife and children are at bottom right.
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King Albert I and Queen Elisabeth praying to Our Lady of the Sablon, stained glass
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Sword of honor offered by the city of Paris to Albert I of Belgium
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Albert wearing the uniform of a British infantry officer inspecting the front line with British and Belgian officers.
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King Albert (left) with his wife and Fuad I of Egypt, 1930
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See also
- In Spanish: Alberto I de Bélgica
