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What year did Ferdinand I become Prince of Bulgaria?

  • 1885

  • 1887

  • 1890

  • 1882

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Ferdinand I became Prince of Bulgaria in 1887, succeeding Alexander I after his abdication. He was previously an officer in the Austrian army and was elected by the Bulgarian parliament with the support of Russia. During his 30-year reign, Ferdinand played a significant role in Bulgaria's independence from the Ottoman Empire, its territorial expansion, and modernization efforts.
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