Who was the German prince elected as the ruler of Bulgaria after the abdication of Alexander?
Alexander of Battenberg
Ferdinand of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
Stefan Stambolov
Gheorghe G. Bibescu
Answer
After Alexander of Battenberg was forced to abdicate, Ferdinand of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha was elected Prince of Bulgaria in June 1887. He was a German prince who took over the throne.
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