Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Alexander Biography and Timeline

Follow Alexander through 9 dated historical records for Bulgaria.

Alexander, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

9Distinct records
1 of 1Page
1878–1885Years on this page

1878

Congress of Berlin

King · Berlin · Warfare / Russia War

The Congress of Berlin recognizes the independence of Bulgaria

Role range: 1877-1878 – 1879-1886

Independence of Bulgaria

King · Berlin · Warfare / Russia War

The Congress of Berlin recognizes the independence of Bulgaria

Role range: 1877-1878 – 1879-1886

Independence of Bulgaria

King · San Stefano · Warfare / Russia War

Independence of Serbia, Bulgaria & Romania is recognized by the Treaty of San Stefano

Role range: 1877-1878 – 1879-1886

Independence of Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania

King · San Stefano · Warfare / Russia War

Independence of Serbia, Bulgaria & Romania is recognized by the Treaty of San Stefano

Role range: 1877-1878 – 1879-1886

1879

Succession

King · House / House of Battenburg

Succeeds to the throne of Bulgaria

Role range: 1879-1886

1885

Battle of Slivnitsa

King · Slivnitsa · Warfare / Bulgaria War

Defeats the Serbs, Eastern Roumelia is Annexed to Bulgaria

Role range: 1885-1885 – 1879-1886

Battle of Pirot

King · Pirot · Warfare / Bulgaria War

Franz Joseph forces an armistice in the Serbian War.

Role range: 1885-1885 – 1879-1886

Armistice

King · Warfare / Bulgaria War

Franz Joseph intervenes & forces an armistice

Role range: 1885-1885 – 1879-1886

Capture of Roumelia

King · Roumelia · Warfare / Bulgaria War

Eastern Roumelia is Annexed to Bulgaria

Role range: 1885-1885 – 1879-1886

Records, sources and methodology

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