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Alexander / Serbia
King Alexander declares himself of age and arrests the two regents Date: 1893
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1893 Alexander Arrests Balkans Declares Regents Serbia
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In this historic photograph, King Alexander I of Serbia, standing confidently before an ornate fireplace, declares his maturity and assertion of power, marking the end of the regency period in 1893. The young monarch, dressed in formal attire, holds a document in hand, symbolizing the transfer of authority from his regents, Prince Mihailo and Prince Milan Obrenovic. This significant moment in Serbian history took place in the Royal Court of Topčider, a grand residence located in Belgrade. Alexander's decision to assume the throne at the age of 18 came after years of political instability and power struggles within the Serbian royal family. The regents, who had ruled in the name of the underage king since 1889, faced growing opposition from various factions within the country. With the support of the military and the people, Alexander seized the opportunity to assert his authority and establish his rule. The arrest of the regents, Prince Mihailo and Prince Milan Obrenovic, was a decisive move that solidified Alexander's position as the undisputed ruler of Serbia. This event marked the beginning of a new era in Serbian history, characterized by modernization, reforms, and the expansion of Serbian territories. King Alexander I's reign, which lasted until his assassination in 1903, is remembered as a pivotal period in the development of the modern Serbian state. This photograph captures a pivotal moment in the history of the Balkans, as King Alexander I of Serbia declares his maturity and takes control of his kingdom, bringing an end to the regency period and ushering in a new era for the Serbian people.
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