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	Alexander of Bulgaria - LoveToKnow 1911
		ALEXANDER (ALEXANDER OF BATTENBERG) (1857-1893), first prince of Bulgaria, was the second son of Prince Alexander of Hesse and the Rhine by his morganatic marriage with Julia, countess von Hauke.
		The title of princess of Battenberg, derived from an old residence of the grand-dukes of Hesse, was conferred, with the prefix Durchlaucht or "Serene Highness," on the countess and her descendants in 1858.
		Prince Alexander, who was born on the 5th of April 1857, was nephew of the tsar Alexander II., who had married a sister of Prince Alexander of Hesse; his mother, a daughter of Count Moritz von Hauke, had been lady-in-waiting to the tsaritsa.
	www.1911encyclopedia.org /Alexander_of_Bulgaria (865 words)

	Alexander of Battenberg, the first Prince of modern Bulgaria
		Prince Alexander of Battenberg, the second son of Prince Alexander of Hesse by the Rhine and nephew of Russian tsar Alexander II was recommended to the Bulgarians as a candidate for the newly created throne, and Prince Alexander was elected prince of Bulgaria by the unanimous vote of the Grand Sobranye (April 29, 1879).
		In his boyhood and early youth, Alexander was frequently at St Petersburg, and he accompanied his uncle, who was much attached to him, during the Bulgarian campaign of 1877.
		Although Serbia was protected from the consequences of defeat by the intervention of Austria, Prince Alexander's success sealed the union with Eastern Rumelia, and after long negotiations he was nominated governor-general of that province for five years by the sultan (April 5, 1886).
	www.abvg.net /Sofia/Battenberg.html (887 words)

	Alexander of Battenberg Biography
		He was the second son of Prince Alexander of Hesse and the Rhine by his morganatic marriage with Julia, countess von Hauke.
		The title of princess of Battenberg, derived from an old residence of the grand-dukes of Hesse, was conferred, with the style Durchlaucht or "Serene Highness," on the countess and her descendants in 1858.
		Prince Alexander was a nephew of Russia's tsar Alexander II, who had married a sister of Prince Alexander of Hesse; his mother, a daughter of Count Moritz von Hauke, had been lady-in-waiting to the tsaritsa.
	www.biographybase.com /biography/Alexander_of_Battenberg.html (885 words)

	Alexander, prince of Bulgaria. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-05
		(Alexander of Battenberg), 1857–93, prince of Bulgaria (1879–86); second son of Prince Alexander of Hesse-Darmstadt and nephew of Alexander II of Russia.
		Alexander accepted the union, thus incurring the wrath of the Russian czar and Serbia.
		Alexander was victorious and by an agreement with Turkey became governor of Eastern Rumelia, but he was forced to abdicate by a group of officers.
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	ALEXANDER THE GREAT - LoveToKnow Article on ALEXANDER THE GREAT (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Alexander turned, and near the town of Issus fought his second pitched battle, sending Darius and the relic of his army in wild flight back to the east.1 It was an incident which did not modify Alexander's plan.
		Alexander refused the bargain and definitely claimed the whole.2 The conquest of the Phoenician coast was not to be altogether easy, for Tyre shut its gates and for seven months Alexander had to sit before it-one of those obstinate sieges which mark the history of the Semitic races.
		Alexander the Great is one of the instances of the vanity of appealing from contemporary disputes to " the verdict of posterity "; his character and his policy are estimated to-day as variously as ever.
	79.1911encyclopedia.org /A/AL/ALEXANDER_III_THE_GREAT_OF_MACEDON_.htm (8072 words)

	Prince Louis of Battenberg - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Louis Alexander Mountbatten, 1st Marquess of Milford Haven, (24 May 1854 – 11 September 1921), formerly Prince Louis Alexander of Battenberg, was a minor German prince who married into the British Royal Family and pursued a distinguished career in the Royal Navy, eventually serving as First Sea Lord from 1912 to 1914.
		His Illustrious Highness Count Louis (Ludwig) Alexander of Battenberg was born in Graz, Austria, the eldest son of Prince Alexander of Hesse and by Rhine (1823-1888) by his morganatic marriage to Countess Julia von Hauke (1825-1895), the daughter of a Polish politician.
		One of his younger brothers, Prince Alexander of Battenberg (1857-1893), became the reigning Prince of Bulgaria from 1879 to 1886, and another, Prince Henry of Battenberg (1858-1896), married Princess Beatrice of Great Britain and Ireland, the youngest child of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Prince_Louis_of_Battenberg (1153 words)

	Alexander of Battenberg - Wikipedia
		ALEXANDER (ALEXANDER OF BATTENBERG) (1857-1893), first prince of Bulgaria, was the second son of Prince Alexander of Hesse and the Rhine by his morganatic marriage with Julia, countess von Hauke.
		The title of princess of Battenberg, derived from an old residence of the grand-dukes of Hesse, was conferred, with the prefix Durchlaucht or "Serene Highness," on the countess and her descendants in 1858.
		Prince Alexander, who was born on the 5th of April 1857, was nephew of the tsar Alexander II., who had married a sister of Prince Alexander of Hesse; his mother, a daughter of Count Moritz von Hauke, had been lady-in-waiting to the tsaritsa.
	nostalgia.wikipedia.org /wiki/Alexander_of_Battenberg (911 words)

	Knowledge King - Alexander of Bulgaria (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		He was the second son of Prince Alexander of Hesse and the Rhine by his morganatic marriage with Julia, countess von Hauke.
		The title of princess of Battenberg, derived from an old residence of the grand-dukes of Hesse, was conferred, with the style Durchlaucht or "Serene Highness," on the countess and her descendants in 1858.
		Although Serbia was protected from the consequences of defeat by the intervention of Austria, Prince Alexander's success sealed the union with Eastern Rumelia, and after long negotiations he was nominated governor-general of that province for five years by the sultan (April 5, 1886).
	www.knowledgeking.net /encyclopedia/a/al/alexander_of_bulgaria.html (893 words)

	Encyclopedia: Battenberg (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Battenberg was also the surname and title given to the wife of Prince Alexander of Hesse and by Rhine, Countess Julia von Hauke.
		Prince Alexander (1823 - 1888) was the third son of Grand Duke Ludwig II of Hesse and the Rhine and his wife Wilhelmina of Baden Prince Alexander of Hesse and by the Rhine 15 Jul 1823 - 1888.
		Julia was given the title Countess of Battenberg by her brother-in-law, Grand Duke Ludwig III of Hesse and the Rhine, in 1851, and was elevated to 'non royal' Princess of Battenberg in 1858.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Battenberg (1526 words)

	Prince Alexander of Hesse
		Prince Alexander of Hesse and by the Rhine 1823 - 1888.
		Alexander of Hesse and Julia of Battenberg had five children, as though they were illigitemate, they took their mother's surname.
		Prince Alexander of Hesse died in 1888, Princess Julia of Battenberg, died at Schloss Heiligenberg, near Jugenheim in Germany in 1895 aged 70.
	www.sciencedaily.com /encyclopedia/prince_alexander_of_hesse (667 words)

	Royal Genealogies Part 2
		Alexander III's 13-year reign was characterized by police repression, industrial expansion, and a shift in foreign policy away from alliance with Germany to entente with France.
		Alexander III was a giant of a man, and proud of his physical strength.
		Tsar Alexander II could not admit that reform had failed and that his regime was ingrained with terror, choking in bureaucracy, drowning in ignorance and greed.
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	Maximilian Genealogy Master Database 2000 - pafg121 - Generated by Personal Ancestral File
		Alexander of the Rhine VON HESSEN Prince [Parents] was born 15 Jul 1823.
		Alexander married Julia of Battenberg HAUKE Princess on 1851.
		Alexander of BULGARIA Prince was born 1857 and died 1893.
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	Kids.Net.Au - Encyclopedia > Alexander of Battenberg
		November 17 1893, reigned April 29 1879 - September 7 1886), first prince of Bulgaria, was the second son of Prince Alexander of Hesse and the Rhine by his morganatic marriage with Julia, countess von Hauke.
		The title of princess of Battenberg, derived from an old residence of the grand-dukes of Hesse, was conferred, with the style Durchlaucht or "Serene Highness," on the countess and her descendants in 1858.
		Without any previous training in the art of government, the young prince from the outset found himself confronted with difficulties which would have tried the sagacity of an experienced ruler.
	www.kids.net.au /encyclopedia-wiki/al/Alexander_of_Battenberg (909 words)

	Alexander of Bulgaria information - Search.com
		Alexander was the second son of Alexander of Hesse-Darmstadt by the latter's morganatic marriage with Julia, countess von Hauke.
		The countess and her descendants gained the title of Princess of Battenberg (derived from an old residence of the grand-dukes of Hesse) and the style Durchlaucht ("Serene Highness") in 1858.
		Although the intervention of Austria protected Serbia from the consequences of defeat, Prince Alexander's success sealed the union with Eastern Rumelia, and after long negotiations the sultan Abdul Hamid II nominated the Prince of Bulgaria as governor-general of that province for five years (April 5, 1886).
	www.search.com /reference/Alexander_of_Battenberg (1008 words)

	Battenberg — FactMonster.com
		The second son of Prince Alexander of Hesse-Darmstadt was (1879–86) prince of Bulgaria (see
		A third son, Henry, married Beatrice, daughter of Queen Victoria of England; their daughter, Victoria, married Alfonso XIII of Spain.
		Alexander, prince of Bulgaria - Alexander Alexander (Alexander of Battenberg), 1857–93, prince of Bulgaria (1879–86);...
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	ALEXANDER (1461-1506) - Online Information article about ALEXANDER (1461-1506)
		ALEXANDER (1461-1506) - Online Information article about ALEXANDER (1461-1506)
		Alexander was unable to assist the Grand See also:
		news of which was brought to Alexander on his deathbed.
	encyclopedia.jrank.org /AJA_ALL/ALEXANDER_1461_1506_.html (561 words)

	A short history of Bulgaria
		The first prince is elected by parliament, Alexander of Battenberg.
		Politics is dominated by the conservative and liberal parties.
		In 1886 a group of Russian and Bulgarian conspirators abduct Prince Alexander and the liberal prime minister Petko Karavelov and establish a Russian-dominated government.
	www.electionworld.org /history/bulgaria.htm (839 words)

	PRINCE OF BATTENBERG H... - Online Information article about PRINCE OF BATTENBERG H...
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		dukes of Hesse the princes of Battenberg were brought into See also:
		January he seemed to recover slightly, but a relapse occurred on the 19th, and he died on the evening of the loth off the coast of Sierra Leone.
	encyclopedia.jrank.org /HEG_HIG/HENRY_PRINCE_OF_BATTENBERG_1858.html (699 words)

	Alexander Battenberg Square
		A bit further along is Alexander Battenberg Square, formerly called "9th of September Square".
		On the North side of the square is the former Royal Palace, a beautiful yellow late-19th century Viennese Baroque recently refurbished building.
		Built in 1873, as the seat of the local Turkish governor during the time of the Ottomans, it later became the residence of the Bulgarian monarchy, beginning with Knyaz (Prince) Alexander Battenberg.
	www.sofiaecho.com /alexander-battenberg-square/p_64 (1152 words)

	ALEXANDER (ALEXANDER O... - Online Information article about ALEXANDER (ALEXANDER O...
		throne, and Prince Alexander was elected prince of Bulgaria by unanimous See also:
		Before proceeding to Bulgaria, Prince Alexander paid visits to the tsar at Livadia, to the courts of the See also:
		Austria, Prince Alexander's success sealed the union with Eastern Rumelia, and after See also:
	encyclopedia.jrank.org /AJA_ALL/ALEXANDER_ALEXANDER_OF_BATTENBE.html (1401 words)

	Prince Alexander Of Battenberg Biography (1820–93) Online Encyclopedia Article About Prince Alexander Of Battenberg ...
		Prince Alexander Of Battenberg Biography (1820–93) Online Encyclopedia Article About Prince Alexander Of Battenberg Biography (1820–93)
		In 1886 he was overpowered by pro-Russian army conspirators in his palace in Sofia, and forced to abdicate.
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	encyclopedia.jrank.org /Cambridge/entries/098/Prince-Alexander-of-Battenberg.html (143 words)

	ARCHIBALD ALEXANDER (1... - Online Information article about ARCHIBALD ALEXANDER (1...
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		Alexander wrote a considerable number of theological See also:
		Among these may be mentioned his Brief Outline of the Evidences of the See also:
	encyclopedia.jrank.org /AJA_ALL/ALEXANDER_ARCHIBALD_17721851_.html (457 words)

	CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Bulgaria
		Bulgarian assembly of notables convened in the principality; on 28 April the new constitution was signed; and on 29 April Prince Alexander of Battenberg was chosen as sovereign by the first national assembly.
		The unexpected independence which Alexander had shown in the face of Russia, brought him into disfavour with that power, and a military conspiracy, secretly supported by Russia, was successful in having him transported across the frontier (20 August, 1886).
		He was recalled, it is true, by the popular voice, after ten days, but, not wishing to rule without Russia's favour, which
	www.newadvent.org /cathen/03046a.htm (2039 words)

	prince alexander of battenberg - OneLook Dictionary Search (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		prince alexander of battenberg - OneLook Dictionary Search
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		Economic Policy Committee 1 Knyaz Alexander Battenberg Square,
		1 Knyaz Alexander Battenberg Square, 1169 Sofia, Bulgaria
		1 Knyaz Alexander Battenberg Square, 1169 Sofia, Bulgaria Tel: (+359 2) 987 7237, (+359 2) 939 25 71
	www.bta.bg /site/bulgaria-eu/html/who_is_who/par3_parl-komis-en.htm (1463 words)

	Alexander
		Alexander I of Epirus king of Epirus about 342 B.C. Alexander II of Epirus king of Epirus 272 B.C. Alexander the Great (356-323 BC), king of Macedonia
		Alexander III (912 - 913), emperor of the Byzantine Empire
		Alexander Balas ruler of the Greek kingdom of Syria 150-146 B.C. Alexander Cornelius Greek grammarian
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	Alexander on Encyclopedia.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		(Alexander of Battenberg), 1857-93, prince of Bulgaria (1879-86); second son of Prince Alexander of Hesse-Darmstadt and nephew of Alexander II of Russia.
		Alexander I, the Holy Alliance and Clemens Metternich: a reappraisal.
		Le russe Alexander Popov, dimanche, à Barcelone Alexander Popov et Dimitri Kormonikov seront les têtes d'affiche mardi et.
	www.encyclopedia.com /html/A/AlexandB1ul.asp (547 words)

	Encyclopedia: Louis of Battenberg (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Admiral of the Fleet Prince Louis of Battenberg, later Louis Mountbatten, 1st Marquess of Milford Haven (24 May 1854-11 September 1921) was a minor German prince who married into the British Royal Family and pursued a distinguished career in the Royal Navy, eventually serving as First Sea Lord from 1912 to 1914.
		His wife was the eldest daughter of Princess Alice of Great Britain and Ireland (26 April 1843-14 December 1878), the second daughter of Queen Victoria, and Grand Duke Ludwig VI of Hesse and by Rhine (12 September 1837-13 March 1892).
		At the request of his cousin, King George V, Prince Louis relinquished the title Prince of Battenberg in the Grand Duchy of Hesse and the style Serene Highness on 14 July 1917 and assumed for himself and his descendants the surname Mountbatten.
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