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Alexander I
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Alexander I (b. 17 Dec. 1888, d. 9 Oct. 1934). King of Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes 1921–9, King of Yugoslavia 1929–34 Born in Cetinje, the son of Prince Peter Karadjordjevic (r. 1903–21) of
Serbia was educated in Geneva and St Petersburg. He returned to Serbia in 1909. He distinguished himself in the
Balkan Wars, and in 1914 became Prince Regent of Serbia owing to his father's il...
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