18 September 1885Union of Eastern RumeliaAlexander I
Accepts the union of Eastern Rumelia with Bulgaria despite international opposition.
Historical records for Bulgaria in 1885, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Accepts the union of Eastern Rumelia with Bulgaria despite international opposition.
Prepares Bulgarian forces as relations with Serbia deteriorate.
Milan invades Bulgaria hoping to unite Serbia. Demands territory to compensate for Bulgarias growth after union with eastern Rumelia
Takes command of Bulgarian resistance after Serbia declares war.
Defeats the Serbs, Eastern Roumelia is Annexed to Bulgaria
Directs Bulgarian defenses during the opening fighting at Slivnitsa.
Organizes Bulgarian troops to block the Serbian advance toward Sofia.
Coordinates reinforcements arriving to strengthen the Bulgarian line.
Secures a decisive Bulgarian victory over the invading Serbian army.
Pursues retreating Serbian forces westward from Slivnitsa.
Presses Bulgarian attacks against Serbian rear guards near Dragoman.
Advances through Tsaribrod as Bulgarian forces carry the war into Serbia.
Authorizes the advance into Serbia following victories along the frontier.
Franz Joseph forces an armistice in the Serbian War.
Leads Bulgarian formations attacking Serbian positions around Pirot.
Enters Pirot after Bulgarian troops break the Serbian defense.
Franz Joseph intervenes & forces an armistice
Stops the advance after Austria-Hungary threatens intervention.
Eastern Roumelia is Annexed to Bulgaria
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