Who was the German prince chosen as the ruler of Bulgaria in 1879?
Ferdinand of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
Wilhelm II
Otto von Bismarck
Alexander of Battenberg
Answer
Alexander of Battenberg, a German prince, was chosen as the ruler of Bulgaria in 1879. Despite having good relations with Romania, he was forced to abdicate in 1886 following a period of political turmoil in Bulgaria caused by Russia.
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