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Carol I of Romania

1839–1914 · 19th century · Also known as Karl of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen

Carol I, a German prince of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen, was elected Prince of the United Principalities of Romania in 1866. He led Romania in the war of 1877 to 1878 against the Ottomans, which won full independence, and was crowned the first King of Romania in 1881. His long reign saw railway building, a modern army and constitutional government.

Carol I of Romania
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Principality of Hohenzollern-SigmaringenUnited Principalities

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