Alexander of Battenberg
(1857-1893)

Alexander I of Bulgaria by Dimitar Karastoyanov Portrait of Alexander I of Battenberg, prince (knyaz) of Bulgaria by Dimitar Karastoyanov. Foto: Dimitar Karastoyanov / CC0

Bulgarian ruler – Alexander of Battenberg was born in Verona (City in Veneto, northern Italy) on April 5th, 1857 and died in Graz (Capital of Styria, Austria) on October 23rd, 1893 at the age of 36. Today Alexander of Battenberg would be 167 years old.

Age

how old was Alexander of Battenberg when he died?

Alexander of Battenberg died in 1893 at the age of 36.

Biographical data

Birthday	April 5th, 1857 (Sunday)
Place of Birth	Verona City in Veneto, northern Italy
Death Date	October 23rd, 1893 (Monday)
Death place	Graz Capital of Styria, Austria
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Aries (The Ram) ♈
Chinese Zodiac	Snake 蛇

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Alexander of Battenberg

Birthday

When was Alexander of Battenberg born?

Alexander of Battenberg was born on April 5th, 1857.

Death

When did Alexander of Battenberg die?

Alexander of Battenberg died on October 23rd, 1893 at the age of 36 in Graz (Capital of Styria, Austria). Today Alexander of Battenberg would be 167 years old.