Albert I, Prince of Monaco

Albert I
Albert I, c. 1910
Prince of Monaco
Reign10 September 1889 – 26 June 1922
PredecessorCharles III
SuccessorLouis II
Born(1848-11-13)13 November 1848
Paris, France
Died26 June 1922(1922-06-26) (aged 73)
Paris, France
Burial
Saint Nicholas Cathedral, Monaco
Spouse
  • Lady Mary Hamilton
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    (m. 1869; ann. 1880)​
  • Alice Heine
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    (m. 1889; sep. 1902)​
IssueLouis II, Prince of Monaco
Full name
Albert Honoré Charles Grimaldi
HouseGrimaldi
FatherCharles III, Prince of Monaco
MotherAntoinette de Mérode

Albert I (Albert Honoré Charles Grimaldi; 13 November 1848 – 26 June 1922) was Prince of Monaco from 10 September 1889 until his death in 1922. While he was prince, he also focused on oceanography, exploration and science.[1]

Albert died on 26 June 1922 in Paris, France, and was succeeded by his son, Louis II.

References

  1. ↑ "The house of Grimaldi: Prince Albert I: Explorer, scientist, reformer and pacifist". HelloMonaco. 2019-10-19. Retrieved 2020-03-30.
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