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Facts

Born April 8, 1875 • Brussels • Belgium
Died February 17, 1934 (aged 58) • Belgium
Title / Office king (1909-1934), Belgium
Role In First Battle of Ypres • World War I

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Portrait of Albert I in military uniform, shown in profile facing left, with a high-collared jacket and shoulder strap.
Albert I, King of Belgium, in a formal military uniform with decorative buttons and shoulder braid, facing forward in a black-and-white portrait.
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