Monarch
The Resume
(April 8, 1875-February 17, 1934)
Born in Brussels, Belgium
Full name was Albert Leopold Clement Marie Meinrad
Grandson of King Leopold I
Nephew of King Leopold II
King of Belgium (1909-34)
Died in a mountain climbing accident in the Ardennes
Why he might be annoying
During WWI, he tried to negotiate a peace on a 'no victors, no vanquished' basis, but was rebuffed by both sides.
He warned against imposing a punitive treaty against Germany, but gladly accepted hefty reparation payments from the country.
He is the namesake for a particularly hard to win form of solitaire.
Why he might not be annoying
He undertook an extensive tour of the Belgian Congo (1908) and advocated reforms to protect the natives.
When the Germans demanded free passage through Belgium for their army during WWI, he replied, 'Belgium is a nation, not a road.'
He personally commanded the Belgian army during World War I.
He was the first reigning European monarch to visit the US (1919).
An ardent conservationist, he founded Africa's first national park, Virunga Park in the Belgian Congo (1925).
Credit: C. Fishel
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In 2014, Out of 14 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 18 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
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