THIS DAY IN HISTORY

JUNE 19 2007 08:48h

Saxon King Albert Dies

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He ruled from October 29, 1873 to June 19, 1902.

Albert was the Saxon King, born in Dresden and died in his castle Sibyllenort.

He had a successful military career and led Saxon soldiers in their first war of Schleswig, into the Austrian-Prussian war and French-Prussian war.

He ruled from October 29, 1873 to June 19, 1902. Since he did not have children, he was succeeded by his brother who became King George.