Albert i
1875–1934, king of the Belgians 1909–34.
noun
c. 1255–1308, king of Germany (1298–1308)
1875–1934, king of the Belgians (1909–34)
called Albert the Bear. c. 1100–70. German military leader: first margrave of Brandenburg
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