ALBERT I (Albert)

8.IV.1875 - 17.II.1934 occurred and Albert of Saxe-Coburg dynasty, and was the youngest son of the younger brother of King Lepolda II. This was a man who cared little for politics and public affairs. He loved literature, medicine and aviation. Through these human qualities, he became popular among the Belgians, who did not like the prissy Leopold II.

In 1900 Albert married Elizabeth, daughter of the Bavarian Duke Karl Friedrich.
Even in 1909, becoming the King of Belgium Albert has not changed his lifestyle. He was an avid mountain climber and was killed during one of the climbs.