Alexander I Battenberg

Alexander I Battenberg was the first Prince of Bulgaria, reigning from 1879 to 1886. Born in Germany in 1857, he was chosen to lead the newly liberated Bulgarian state following the Russo-Turkish War. His rule was marked by political instability and struggles for national identity, ultimately leading to his abdication amid a coup in 1886. His legacy is significant in Bulgarian history as he played a crucial role in the establishment of a modern Bulgarian state.