Carol I Biography

Birth of Carol I

Elected by Romanias National Assembly to guarantee German protection of independence

Elected by Romanias National Assembly to guarantee German protection of independence

Succeeds as King of Romania

The Sultan of Turkey recognizes the succession of Carol I in Romania

Marries Elizabeth, Princess of Wied

Commands Romanian forces alongside Russia at Plevna.

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

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

The Congress of Berlin recognizes the Independence of Romania

Romania receives most of northern Dobruja and territory toward the Danube delta as compensation for southern Bessarabia.

Romanian independence receives international recognition under the Treaty of Berlin, subject to treaty conditions.

Romanian independence is tied to guarantees that religious differences will not exclude people from civil and political rights.

Romania is required to restore southern Bessarabia to Russia despite objections from the Romanian government.

Is crowned King of Romania after the independence recognized by the Treaty of Berlin becomes established internationally.

Becomes the first King of Romania after the state whose independence was recognized at Berlin is proclaimed a kingdom.

Concludes a secret alliance with Austria

Concentrates on economic development but neglects the Countryside

Orders Romanian mobilization against Bulgaria.

Sends Romanian forces across the Danube into Bulgaria.

Romania gains Southern Dobruja after the Second Balkan War.

Hosts the settlement ending war among the Balkan states.

Death of Carol I

Declares Romania to be neutral

Declares Romania to be neutral

Declares Romania to be neutral

Existence of secret agreement for mutual support between Italy and Rumania announced by respective Governments