Updated Feb 20, 2026
Details
Birthday
(Tuesday)
Died
Birthplace
Nationality
Languages
Bulgarian, German
Spouses
Princess Marie Louise of Bourbon-Parma (1893-1899), Queen Eleonore of Bulgaria (1908), Alžbeta Brezáková (1947)
Children
4 children: Boris III of Bulgaria, Prince Kyril, Prince of Preslav, Princess Eudoxia of Bulgaria, Princess Nadejda of Bulgaria
Parents
Prince August, 3rd Prince of Koháry, Clémentine of Orléans, Princess of Koháry
Zodiac Sign
♓ Pisces
Chinese Zodiac
鸡 Rooster
Name Origin
English < Spanish (Ferdinando)
Popularity
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Ferdinand I of Bulgaria: Bulgarian ruler (1861–1948).
Born in Vienna (died at age 87).
20 awards including Grand Cross of the Order of Maria Theresa.
AWARDS (20)
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Grand Cross of the Order of Maria Theresa
WON
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Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour
WON
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Iron Cross
WON
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Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order
WON
Biography
Ferdinand I was the monarch of Bulgaria from 1887 to 1918, reigning as Prince of Bulgaria from 1887 to 1908 and Tsar of Bulgaria from 1908 until his abdication in 1918. Under his rule, Bulgaria entered the First World War on the side of the Central Powers in 1915.
Connections (13)
Sibling of
Prince Philipp, 4th Prince of Koháry
Spouse of
Princess Marie Louise of Bourbon-Parma
Spouse of
Queen Eleonore of Bulgaria
Spouse of
Alžbeta Brezáková
Child of
Prince August, 3rd Prince of Koháry
Child of
Clémentine of Orléans, Princess of Koháry
Parent of
Princess Eudoxia of Bulgaria
Parent of
Princess Nadejda of Bulgaria
Parent of
Boris III of Bulgaria
Parent of
Prince Kyril, Prince of Preslav
Sibling of
Archduchess Clotilde, Archduchess Joseph Karl of Austria
Sibling of
Princess Amalie of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha-Koháry
Sibling of
Prince Ludwig August of Saxe-Coburg-Kohary
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Ferdinand I of Bulgaria?
Ferdinand I of Bulgaria was born on and passed away on at the age of 87.
Where was Ferdinand I of Bulgaria born?
Ferdinand I of Bulgaria was born in Vienna.
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