King Albert I of Belgium

King Albert I of Belgium

1875-04-08 – 1934-02-17 (age 58)

Biography

Albert I (8 April 1875 – 17 February 1934) was King of the Belgians from 23 December 1909 until his death in 1934. He is popularly referred to as the Knight King (Dutch: Koning-Ridder, French: Roi-Chevalier) or Soldier King (Dutch: Koning-Soldaat, French: Roi-Soldat) in Belgium in reference to his role during World War I.

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Known For

I, Tintin
I, Tintin

1976

as Self (archive footage)

Forgotten Treasure
Forgotten Treasure

1943

as Self (archive footage)

The Guns of August
The Guns of August

1964

as Self (archive footage)

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