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Leopold I of Belgium — Age, Birthday & Biography

Born: 16 December 1790 · Died: 10 December 1865 · Age at death: 74

How old was Leopold I of Belgium when he died?

Leopold I of Belgium died aged 74. He was born on 16 December 1790 and died on 10 December 1865.

First King of the Belgians and uncle of Queen Victoria

Did you know?Before becoming king, he was offered the throne of Greece, but he turned it down to take up his role in Belgium.

Leopold I (Leopold George Christian Frederick; 16 December 1790 – 10 December 1865) was the first king of the Belgians, reigning from 21 July 1831 until his death in 1865.

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Age at death: 74
Years since death: 160

Born: December 16, 1790 · Coburg, Germany
Died: December 10, 1865
Nationality: Belgian
Known for: Royalty, Politics, Military

Family

Father: Francis, Duke of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld
Mother: Countess Augusta Reuss of Ebersdorf
Spouses: Louise of Orléans, Princess Charlotte Augusta of Wales
Children: Leopold II of Belgium, Arthur von Eppinghoven, Charlotte of Belgium, Georg von Eppinghoven, Louis Philippe, Crown Prince of Belgium, Prince Philippe, Count of Flanders, stillborn son von Sachsen-Coburg und Gotha

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