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4 unusual facts about Ferdinand I of Bulgaria


Diamond Crown of Bulgaria

The crown was made for the first wife of Ferdinand I, Marie Louise in late 19th century (used later also by Eleanore of Reuss-Köstritz, the second wife of Ferdinand I).

Kliment Turnovski

A loyal supporter of the old monarchy, Kliment refused to celebrate the arrival of the new monarch Ferdinand I of Bulgaria, and refused to lead prayers for his arrival in Sofia.

Drumev was a supporter of Russia and opposed openly the foreign policy of the Regency (1886–1887), the first Stefan Stambolov regime (1887–1894) and Prince Ferdinand's regime, which led to repressive measures against him.

Sofia Synagogue

Constructed for the needs of the Bulgarian capital Sofia's mainly Sephardic Jewish community after a project by the Austrian architect Friedrich Grünanger, it resembles the old Moorish Leopoldstädter Tempel in Vienna and was officially opened on 9 September 1909 in the presence of Tsar Ferdinand I of Bulgaria.



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