Albert I of Belgium facts for kids
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Third King of the Belgians | |
Reign | 23 December 1909 – 17 February 1934 |
Predecessor | Leopold II |
Successor | Leopold III |
Born | Brussels, Belgium |
8 April 1875
Died | 17 February 1934 Marche-les-Dames, Belgium |
(aged 58)
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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King Albert touring the Belgian Congo during his visit in 1909
See also
- In Spanish: Alberto I de Bélgica
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