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Leopold I of Belgium

German prince who became the first King of the Belgians (1790–1865)

Leopold I of Belgium was born on December 16, 1790 in Coburg, Germany and died on December 10, 1865, aged 74.

Born

December 16, 1790

Leopold I of Belgium died aged 74.

Died: December 10, 1865

Birthplace
Coburg, Germany
Professions
military personnel, aristocrat, politician
Citizenship
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld, Belgium

More about Leopold I of Belgium

Zodiac sign
Sagittarius

Family

Child
Charlotte of Belgium
Father
Francis, Duke of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld
Sibling
Ernest I, Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
Sibling
Princess Juliane of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
Spouse
Princess Charlotte Augusta of Wales
Spouse
Louise of Orléans
Child
Leopold II of Belgium
Sibling
Prince Ferdinand of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
Child
Prince Philippe, Count of Flanders
Sibling
Princess Sophie of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld
Sibling
Princess Antoinette of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld
Sibling
Princess Victoria of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld
Child
Louis Philippe, Crown Prince of Belgium
Mother
Countess Augusta Reuss of Ebersdorf
Partner
Karoline Bauer

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Questions people ask

How old was Leopold I of Belgium when they died?

Leopold I of Belgium died aged 74.

When is Leopold I of Belgium’s birthday?

Leopold I of Belgium’s recorded birthday is December 16.

Where was Leopold I of Belgium born?

Leopold I of Belgium was born in Coburg, Germany.

When did Leopold I of Belgium die?

Leopold I of Belgium died on December 10, 1865.