Carol I Becomes King
The new royal title reflects Romania's internationally recognized independence.
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
1881 in Romania
Explore 8 historical events and records for Romania in 1881.
Historical records for Romania in 1881
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March
Kingdom of Romania Proclaimed
Carol becomes king when Parliament proclaims the Kingdom of Romania.
Kingdom of Romania Proclaimed
Parliament proclaims Romania a kingdom and Carol its king.
May
Coronation
Carol and Queen Elisabeth are crowned as Romania's first royal couple.
Coronation of Carol I
Is crowned King of Romania in Bucharest.
Steel Crown Coronation
Wears a steel crown made from a captured Ottoman cannon.
Other events (month unknown)
Coronation
Is crowned King of Romania after the independence recognized by the Treaty of Berlin becomes established internationally.
Succession
Becomes the first King of Romania after the state whose independence was recognized at Berlin is proclaimed a kingdom.
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