Albert I of Belgium

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Albert I of Belgium born?April 8, 1875
2. Where was Albert I of Belgium born?Brussels, Belgium
3. What is the reign?December 23, 1909 – February 17, 1934
4. What is the death?February 17, 1934, in a mountaineering accident
5. Who was Albert I of Belgium?Albert I was the king of Belgium from 1909 to 1934, known for his brave leadership during World War I.
6. Why is Albert I called the "Soldier King"?He stayed with his troops on the front lines during World War I, leading them instead of staying in a safe place.

Neutrality: The state of not supporting or helping either side in a conflict, disagreement, or war.
Treaty of Versailles: The primary peace treaty that brought World War I to an end, signed in 1919.
League of Nations: An intergovernmental organization founded as a result of the Paris Peace Conference that ended World War I.
Belgian Congo: A former colony in Central Africa that was under Belgian administration from 1908 to 1960.