Union of Eastern Rumelia18 September 1885
Accepts the union of Eastern Rumelia with Bulgaria despite international opposition.
Historical person
Alexander I Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Alexander I, based on 10 World History Database records associated with Bulgaria.
10 records1885–188610 events6 places
Chronological biography
1885
Serbian MobilizationOctober 1885
Prepares Bulgarian forces as relations with Serbia deteriorate.
Declaration of War14 November 1885
Takes command of Bulgarian resistance after Serbia declares war.
Battle of Slivnitsa Begins17 November 1885
Directs Bulgarian defenses during the opening fighting at Slivnitsa.
Bulgarian Victory at Slivnitsa19 November 1885
Secures a decisive Bulgarian victory over the invading Serbian army.
Battle of Tsaribrod24 November 1885
Advances through Tsaribrod as Bulgarian forces carry the war into Serbia.
Bulgarian Invasion of Serbia25 November 1885
Authorizes the advance into Serbia following victories along the frontier.
Capture of Pirot27 November 1885
Enters Pirot after Bulgarian troops break the Serbian defense.
Austrian Intervention28 November 1885
Stops the advance after Austria-Hungary threatens intervention.
1886
Treaty of Bucharest3 March 1886
Concludes peace without territorial concessions to Serbia.
Titles and roles
Prince · Prince of Bulgaria
Record provenance
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