Person

Milan I of Serbia

1854–1901 · 19th century · Also known as Milan Obrenović

Milan Obrenović ruled Serbia as prince from 1868 and as its first modern king from 1882 to 1889. Under him Serbia fought the Ottomans in 1876–1878 and won full independence at the Congress of Berlin. Closely tied to Austria-Hungary, he was defeated by Bulgaria in 1885 and abdicated in 1889 in favour of his son Alexander.

Milan I of Serbia
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Mentioned in 2 state histories

Principality of SerbiaKingdom of Serbia

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