Alexander I of Yugoslavia

Prince regent of Kingdom of Serbia and later King of Yugoslavia 1921–34
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Alexander I of Yugoslavia
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Alexander I of Yugoslavia

Summary

Alexander I of Yugoslavia is a human[1]. His place of birth was Cetinje[2]. He was born on December 16, 1888[3]. He died in Marseille[4]. He died on October 9, 1934[5]. He worked as a sovereign[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Alexander I of Yugoslavia was born in Cetinje[2].
  • Alexander I of Yugoslavia passed away in Marseille[4].
  • Alexander I of Yugoslavia was born on December 16, 1888[3].
  • Alexander I of Yugoslavia died on October 9, 1934[5].
  • Burial took place at Oplenac[8].
  • Alexander I of Yugoslavia's father was Peter I of Serbia[9].
  • Alexander I of Yugoslavia's mother was Princess Zorka of Montenegro[10].
  • Alexander I of Yugoslavia was married to Maria of Yugoslavia[11].
  • A child of Alexander I of Yugoslavia was Prince Andrej of Yugoslavia[12].
  • A child of Alexander I of Yugoslavia was Peter II of Yugoslavia[13].
  • A child of Alexander I of Yugoslavia was Prince Tomislav of Yugoslavia[14].
  • Alexander I of Yugoslavia held citizenship in Kingdom of Serbia[15].
  • Alexander I of Yugoslavia held citizenship in Kingdom of Yugoslavia[16].
  • Alexander I of Yugoslavia worked as a sovereign[6].
  • Alexander I of Yugoslavia held the position of king of Yugoslavia[17].
  • Alexander I of Yugoslavia held the position of king of Yugoslavia[18].
  • Alexander I of Yugoslavia was educated at Page Corps[19].
  • Alexander I of Yugoslavia received the Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[20].
  • Alexander I of Yugoslavia received the Order of the White Eagle[21].
  • Alexander I of Yugoslavia received the Godfather promotion of Special Military School of Saint-Cyr[22].
  • Alexander I of Yugoslavia received the Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[23].
  • Alexander I of Yugoslavia received the Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class[24].
  • Alexander I of Yugoslavia received the Order of Michael the Brave[25].
  • Alexander I of Yugoslavia's religion is recorded as Serbian Orthodox Church[26].
  • Alexander I of Yugoslavia is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Alexander I of Yugoslavia was born in Cetinje[2]. He was born on December 16, 1888[3]. His father was Peter I of Serbia[9]. His mother was Princess Zorka of Montenegro[10].

Education

Alexander I of Yugoslavia was educated at Page Corps[19].

Career and Affiliations

Alexander I of Yugoslavia worked as a sovereign[6]. Positions held include king of Yugoslavia[17], a hereditary title[28], in Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes[29], founded in 1918[30].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[20], a grade of an order[31], in Russian Empire[32]; Order of the White Eagle[21], an order[33], in Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth[34], founded in 1705[35]; Godfather promotion of Special Military School of Saint-Cyr[22], an award[36]; Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[23], a grade of an order[37], in Russian Empire[38]; Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class[24], a grade of an order[39], in Russian Empire[40]; and Order of Michael the Brave[25], an order[41], in Romania[42], founded in 1916[43].

Personal Life

Among Alexander I of Yugoslavia's spouses was Maria of Yugoslavia[11]. Children include Prince Andrej of Yugoslavia[12], 1929–1990[44], of Kingdom of Yugoslavia[45]; Peter II of Yugoslavia[13], a king[46], 1923–1970[47], of Kingdom of Yugoslavia[48], awarded the Order of St. Sava[49]; and Prince Tomislav of Yugoslavia[14], 1928–2000[50], of Yugoslavia[51], awarded the Order of the Star of Karađorđe[52]. His religion is recorded as Serbian Orthodox Church[26].

Death and Burial

Alexander I of Yugoslavia died on October 9, 1934[5]. He died in Marseille[4]. The cause of death was gunshot wound[53]. Burial took place at Oplenac[8].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Alexander I of Yugoslavia include University of Ljubljana[54], a public university[55], in Slovenia[56], founded in 1919[57], headquartered in University of Ljubljana Palace[58].

Why It Matters

Alexander I of Yugoslavia has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] He is known by 39 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]

Entities named for him include University of Ljubljana[54], a public university[55], in Slovenia[56], founded in 1919[57], headquartered in University of Ljubljana Palace[58].

FAQs

Where was Alexander I of Yugoslavia born?

Alexander I of Yugoslavia was born in Cetinje[2].

Where did Alexander I of Yugoslavia die?

Alexander I of Yugoslavia died in Marseille[4].

Who were Alexander I of Yugoslavia's parents?

Alexander I of Yugoslavia's father was Peter I of Serbia[9]. Alexander I of Yugoslavia's mother was Princess Zorka of Montenegro[10].

Who was Alexander I of Yugoslavia married to?

Alexander I of Yugoslavia's spouses include Maria of Yugoslavia[11].

What did Alexander I of Yugoslavia do for work?

Alexander I of Yugoslavia worked as sovereign[6].

Where did Alexander I of Yugoslavia go to school?

Alexander I of Yugoslavia was educated at Page Corps[19].

What awards did Alexander I of Yugoslavia receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[20], Order of the White Eagle[21], Godfather promotion of Special Military School of Saint-Cyr[22], and Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[23].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  25. [3] . The Peerage. Retrieved . royalfamily.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [7] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [59] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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