Union of Eastern Rumelia
Accepts the union of Eastern Rumelia with Bulgaria despite international opposition.
Role range: 1885-1886
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Alexander I Biography and Timeline
Follow Alexander I through 10 dated historical records for Bulgaria.
Alexander I, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1885–1886Years on this page
1885
Serbian Mobilization
Prepares Bulgarian forces as relations with Serbia deteriorate.
Role range: 1885-1886
Declaration of War
Takes command of Bulgarian resistance after Serbia declares war.
Role range: 1885-1886
Battle of Slivnitsa Begins
Directs Bulgarian defenses during the opening fighting at Slivnitsa.
Role range: 1885-1886
Bulgarian Victory at Slivnitsa
Secures a decisive Bulgarian victory over the invading Serbian army.
Role range: 1885-1886
Battle of Tsaribrod
Advances through Tsaribrod as Bulgarian forces carry the war into Serbia.
Role range: 1885-1886
Bulgarian Invasion of Serbia
Authorizes the advance into Serbia following victories along the frontier.
Role range: 1885-1886
Capture of Pirot
Enters Pirot after Bulgarian troops break the Serbian defense.
Role range: 1885-1886
Austrian Intervention
Stops the advance after Austria-Hungary threatens intervention.
Role range: 1885-1886
1886
Treaty of Bucharest
Concludes peace without territorial concessions to Serbia.
Role range: 1885-1886
Records, sources and methodology
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