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Alexander I of Yugoslavia

Cetinje, 16 Dec 1888 – Marseille, 9 Oct 1934

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  • Born16 Dec 1888, Cetinjenot verified1 source
  • TitleKing of Yugoslavia, 1921–1929not verified1 source
  • TitleKing of Yugoslavia, 1929–1934not verified1 source
  • EventAssassination in Marseillesnot verified1 source
  • Died9 Oct 1934, Marseillenot verified1 source
  • MotherPrincess Zorka of Montenegronot verified1 source
  • FatherPeter I of Serbianot verified1 source

A life in time

  1. 16 Dec 1888

    Born in Cetinje

  2. 1921–1929

    King of Yugoslavia

  3. 1923–1929

    3 children are born

  4. 1929–1934

    King of Yugoslavia

  5. 9 Oct 1934

    Dies in Marseille, aged 45

Family

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Children · 3

During his lifetime

He lived through 6 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Cetinje.

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The 1880s · Alexander I is born in Cetinje

In the news1884

Standardized time zones adopted globally

In 1884, global standardized time zones were introduced, largely driven by the need to synchronize railway schedules and public life in the industrialized German Empire.

What people wore

Quimper workers kept festal clothes apart

In Quimper (Brittany), rural workers could keep their everyday work clothes separate from festival clothing, sometimes commissioned for weddings. This made clothing a visible marker of identity and social position.

Getting around

Poor conditions for train passengers

During the late 19th century, trains were often poorly lit, forcing passengers to bring portable candles to read, and heating was only provided in first-class carriages using hot water bottles.

Electric light. Edison’s light bulb and his first power stations, in New York and London, began to light cities with electricity.Around the world · 1879–1882

Electric light. Edison’s light bulb and his first power stations, in New York and London, began to light cities with electricity.

KMJ, alpha masking by Edokter · CC BY-SA 3.0

In the news1889

Massive emigration due to famine

A period of intense hunger affected the population, leading to the emigration of over 10,000 people.

Music

Rural brass bands were popular musical associations

In the late 19th century, rural French brass bands often consisted of about 25 members, with many musicians starting as young as 8 or 9 years old.

Daily life

Protective headgear for children

Children often wore protective headgear called a bourrelet, a thick tress of straw designed to shield them from bumps and falls.