Today we’ll take a look at the life of Thutmose III (r. 1479-1425 BC), son of Thutmose II and Iset.
Pharaoh Thutmose III was succeeded by Amenhotep II (r. 1427-1397 BC), who was then succeeded by Thutmose IV (r. 1397-1388 BC). #ButIAmYourServant
Pharaoh Thutmose III was succeeded by Amenhotep II (r. 1427-1397 BC), who was then succeeded by Thutmose IV (r. 1397-1388 BC). #ButIAmYourServant
Royal Annals of Egypt: Pharaoh Thutmose III (r. 1479-1425 BC)
Following up on Royal Annals of Egypt: Pharaoh Hatshepsut (r. 1479-1458 BC), this post covers Thutmose III.
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July 1, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Today we’ll take a look at the life of Thutmose III (r. 1479-1425 BC), son of Thutmose II and Iset.
Pharaoh Thutmose III was succeeded by Amenhotep II (r. 1427-1397 BC), who was then succeeded by Thutmose IV (r. 1397-1388 BC). #ButIAmYourServant
Pharaoh Thutmose III was succeeded by Amenhotep II (r. 1427-1397 BC), who was then succeeded by Thutmose IV (r. 1397-1388 BC). #ButIAmYourServant
Gather the nations before You. Rule over them from on high. #ButIAmYourServant
September 27, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Gather the nations before You. Rule over them from on high. #ButIAmYourServant
The Epic of Gilgamesh is a lot like the book of Genesis. #ButIAmYourServant
September 27, 2026 at 2:50 PM
The Epic of Gilgamesh is a lot like the book of Genesis. #ButIAmYourServant
The Qara'unas or Negüderi were the Mongols who settled in Afghanistan after moving from Turkestan and Mongolia. #ButIAmYourServant
Countries: Afghanistan
Afghanistan is a country located at the crossroads of Central and South Asia. It is bordered by Pakistan, Iran, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and China.
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September 30, 2026 at 5:01 PM
The Qara'unas or Negüderi were the Mongols who settled in Afghanistan after moving from Turkestan and Mongolia. #ButIAmYourServant
Altan Khan (c. 1571-1582 AD) bestowed the title "Dalai Lama" upon Sonam Gyatso. #ButIAmYourServant
Countries: Nepal
Nepal is a landlocked country in South Asia. It borders the Tibet region of China to the north, and India to the south, east, and west, while it is narrowly separated from Bangladesh by the Siliguri C...
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September 30, 2026 at 5:48 PM
Altan Khan (c. 1571-1582 AD) bestowed the title "Dalai Lama" upon Sonam Gyatso. #ButIAmYourServant
Today we’ll take a look at the life of Tutankhamun (r. 1332-1323 BC), son of Akhenaten and “The Younger Lady."
Pharaoh Tutankhamun was succeeded by Ay (c. 1323-1319 BC), who was then succeeded by Horemheb (c. 1319-1292 BC). #ButIAmYourServant
Pharaoh Tutankhamun was succeeded by Ay (c. 1323-1319 BC), who was then succeeded by Horemheb (c. 1319-1292 BC). #ButIAmYourServant
Royal Annals of Egypt: Pharaoh Tutankhamun (r. 1332-1323 BC)
Following up on Royal Annals of Egypt: Pharaoh Neferneferuaten (r. 1334-1332 BC), this post covers Tutankhamun.
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July 8, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Today we’ll take a look at the life of Tutankhamun (r. 1332-1323 BC), son of Akhenaten and “The Younger Lady."
Pharaoh Tutankhamun was succeeded by Ay (c. 1323-1319 BC), who was then succeeded by Horemheb (c. 1319-1292 BC). #ButIAmYourServant
Pharaoh Tutankhamun was succeeded by Ay (c. 1323-1319 BC), who was then succeeded by Horemheb (c. 1319-1292 BC). #ButIAmYourServant
Baghdad, located along the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, had been sacked by the Mongol Ilkhans under Hulegu Khan (c. 1256-1265 AD), captured by Tamerlane (c. 1370-1405 AD). Then again by the Ottoman Empire during the reign of Suleiman I (c. 1520-1566 AD). #ButIAmYourServant
Countries: Iraq
Iraq is a country in West Asia, largely coinciding with the ancient region of Mesopotamia, and a core country in the geopolitical region known as the Middle East. It is bordered by Turkey to the north...
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September 30, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Baghdad, located along the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, had been sacked by the Mongol Ilkhans under Hulegu Khan (c. 1256-1265 AD), captured by Tamerlane (c. 1370-1405 AD). Then again by the Ottoman Empire during the reign of Suleiman I (c. 1520-1566 AD). #ButIAmYourServant
Michael V (r. 1041-1042 AD) was proclaimed emperor of the Eastern Roman Empire after Michael IV (r. 1034-1041 AD).
He was succeeded by Zoë Porphyrogenita , who was then succeeded by Theodora Porphyrogenita. #ButIAmYourServant
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He was succeeded by Zoë Porphyrogenita , who was then succeeded by Theodora Porphyrogenita. #ButIAmYourServant
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Michael V: Successor of Michael IV
Following up on Michael IV: Successor of Romanos III Argyros, this post covers Michael V. Michael V (r.
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January 18, 2026 at 9:03 PM
Michael V (r. 1041-1042 AD) was proclaimed emperor of the Eastern Roman Empire after Michael IV (r. 1034-1041 AD).
He was succeeded by Zoë Porphyrogenita , who was then succeeded by Theodora Porphyrogenita. #ButIAmYourServant
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He was succeeded by Zoë Porphyrogenita , who was then succeeded by Theodora Porphyrogenita. #ButIAmYourServant
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Ding (c. 606-586 BC), an emperor of the Zhou Dynasty, was the son of Qing.
He was succeeded by Jian (c. 585-572 BC), who was then succeeded by Ling (c. 571-545 BC). #ButIAmYourServant
He was succeeded by Jian (c. 585-572 BC), who was then succeeded by Ling (c. 571-545 BC). #ButIAmYourServant
Zhou Dynasty: Emperor Ding (c. 606-586 BC)
Following up on Zhou Dynasty: Emperor Kuang (c. 612-607 BC), this post covers Ding.
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September 22, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Ding (c. 606-586 BC), an emperor of the Zhou Dynasty, was the son of Qing.
He was succeeded by Jian (c. 585-572 BC), who was then succeeded by Ling (c. 571-545 BC). #ButIAmYourServant
He was succeeded by Jian (c. 585-572 BC), who was then succeeded by Ling (c. 571-545 BC). #ButIAmYourServant
Ping (c. 770-720 BC), an emperor of the Zhou Dynasty, was the son of You and Shen.
He was succeeded by Huan (c. 719-697 BC), who was then succeeded by Zhuang (c. 696-682 BC). #ButIAmYourServant
He was succeeded by Huan (c. 719-697 BC), who was then succeeded by Zhuang (c. 696-682 BC). #ButIAmYourServant
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September 18, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Ping (c. 770-720 BC), an emperor of the Zhou Dynasty, was the son of You and Shen.
He was succeeded by Huan (c. 719-697 BC), who was then succeeded by Zhuang (c. 696-682 BC). #ButIAmYourServant
He was succeeded by Huan (c. 719-697 BC), who was then succeeded by Zhuang (c. 696-682 BC). #ButIAmYourServant
Shulgi (c. 2094-2046 BC), a king of Ur ruling in southern Mesopotamia, was the son of Ur-Nammu and Watartum.
He was succeeded by Amar-Sin (c. 2046-2037 BC), who was then succeeded by Shu-Sin (c. 2037-2028 BC). #ButIAmYourServant
He was succeeded by Amar-Sin (c. 2046-2037 BC), who was then succeeded by Shu-Sin (c. 2037-2028 BC). #ButIAmYourServant
Royal Annals of Ur: King Shulgi (c. 2094-2046 BC)
Following up on Royal Annals of Ur: King Ur-Namma (c. 2112-2094 BC), this post covers Shulgi.
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September 27, 2026 at 3:10 PM
Shulgi (c. 2094-2046 BC), a king of Ur ruling in southern Mesopotamia, was the son of Ur-Nammu and Watartum.
He was succeeded by Amar-Sin (c. 2046-2037 BC), who was then succeeded by Shu-Sin (c. 2037-2028 BC). #ButIAmYourServant
He was succeeded by Amar-Sin (c. 2046-2037 BC), who was then succeeded by Shu-Sin (c. 2037-2028 BC). #ButIAmYourServant
The Hittite king Suppiluliuma I (c. 1350–1322 BC), expanded Hittite influence through military campaigns and diplomacy. King Samsu-Ditana of Babylon, whose reign ended with the fall of Babylon, concluded Hammurabi’s dynasty. #ButIAmYourServant
Suppiluliuma I of Hatti: Egypt, Babylonia, Mitanni, and the Great Syrian Wars
Following up on Tutankhamun's Death, the Disappearance of Hittite King Zannanza Leads to the Battle of Kadesh (1274 BC), this week we'll continue to learn more about the Hittite empire. During the rei...
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February 4, 2026 at 2:07 PM
The Hittite king Suppiluliuma I (c. 1350–1322 BC), expanded Hittite influence through military campaigns and diplomacy. King Samsu-Ditana of Babylon, whose reign ended with the fall of Babylon, concluded Hammurabi’s dynasty. #ButIAmYourServant
Today we’ll take a look at the life of Artaxerxes III (r. 343-348 BC), son of Artaxerxes II and Stateira.
Pharaoh Artaxerxes III was succeeded by Artaxerxes IV (r. 338-336 BC), who was then succeeded by Khababash (r. 338-335 BC). #ButIAmYourServant
Pharaoh Artaxerxes III was succeeded by Artaxerxes IV (r. 338-336 BC), who was then succeeded by Khababash (r. 338-335 BC). #ButIAmYourServant
Royal Annals of Egypt: Pharaoh Artaxerxes III (r. 343-348 BC)
Following up on Royal Annals of Egypt: Pharaoh Nectanebo II (r. 360-343 BC), this post covers Artaxerxes IIIAmenemope.
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September 27, 2026 at 12:06 PM
Today we’ll take a look at the life of Artaxerxes III (r. 343-348 BC), son of Artaxerxes II and Stateira.
Pharaoh Artaxerxes III was succeeded by Artaxerxes IV (r. 338-336 BC), who was then succeeded by Khababash (r. 338-335 BC). #ButIAmYourServant
Pharaoh Artaxerxes III was succeeded by Artaxerxes IV (r. 338-336 BC), who was then succeeded by Khababash (r. 338-335 BC). #ButIAmYourServant
Hui (c. 676-652 BC), an emperor of the Zhou Dynasty, was the son of Xi.
He was succeeded by Xiang (c. 651-619 BC), who was then succeeded by Qing (c. 618-613 BC). #ButIAmYourServant
He was succeeded by Xiang (c. 651-619 BC), who was then succeeded by Qing (c. 618-613 BC). #ButIAmYourServant
Zhou Dynasty: Emperor Hui (c. 676-652 BC)
Following up on Zhou Dynasty: Emperor Xi (c. 681-677 BC), this post covers Hui.
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September 20, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Hui (c. 676-652 BC), an emperor of the Zhou Dynasty, was the son of Xi.
He was succeeded by Xiang (c. 651-619 BC), who was then succeeded by Qing (c. 618-613 BC). #ButIAmYourServant
He was succeeded by Xiang (c. 651-619 BC), who was then succeeded by Qing (c. 618-613 BC). #ButIAmYourServant
Abdulmejid I (c. 1839-1861 AD), a ruler of the Ottoman Caliphate, was the son of Mahmud II and Bezmiâlem Sultan.
He was succeeded by Abdulaziz (c. 1861-1876 AD), who was then succeeded by Murad V (c. 1876 AD). #ButIAmYourServant
He was succeeded by Abdulaziz (c. 1861-1876 AD), who was then succeeded by Murad V (c. 1876 AD). #ButIAmYourServant
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September 25, 2026 at 1:10 PM
Abdulmejid I (c. 1839-1861 AD), a ruler of the Ottoman Caliphate, was the son of Mahmud II and Bezmiâlem Sultan.
He was succeeded by Abdulaziz (c. 1861-1876 AD), who was then succeeded by Murad V (c. 1876 AD). #ButIAmYourServant
He was succeeded by Abdulaziz (c. 1861-1876 AD), who was then succeeded by Murad V (c. 1876 AD). #ButIAmYourServant
Today we’ll take a look at the life of Teos (r. 362-360 BC), son of Nectanebo I.
Pharaoh Teos was succeeded by Nectanebo II (r. 360-343 BC), who was then succeeded by Artaxerxes III (r. 343-348 BC). #ButIAmYourServant
Pharaoh Teos was succeeded by Nectanebo II (r. 360-343 BC), who was then succeeded by Artaxerxes III (r. 343-348 BC). #ButIAmYourServant
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September 25, 2026 at 12:03 PM
Today we’ll take a look at the life of Teos (r. 362-360 BC), son of Nectanebo I.
Pharaoh Teos was succeeded by Nectanebo II (r. 360-343 BC), who was then succeeded by Artaxerxes III (r. 343-348 BC). #ButIAmYourServant
Pharaoh Teos was succeeded by Nectanebo II (r. 360-343 BC), who was then succeeded by Artaxerxes III (r. 343-348 BC). #ButIAmYourServant
Abdulaziz (c. 1861-1876 AD), a ruler of the Ottoman Caliphate, was the son of Mahmud II and Pertevniyal Sultan.
He was succeeded by Murad V (c. 1876 AD), who was then succeeded by Abdul Hamid II (c. 1876-1909 AD). #ButIAmYourServant
He was succeeded by Murad V (c. 1876 AD), who was then succeeded by Abdul Hamid II (c. 1876-1909 AD). #ButIAmYourServant
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September 25, 2026 at 2:04 PM
Abdulaziz (c. 1861-1876 AD), a ruler of the Ottoman Caliphate, was the son of Mahmud II and Pertevniyal Sultan.
He was succeeded by Murad V (c. 1876 AD), who was then succeeded by Abdul Hamid II (c. 1876-1909 AD). #ButIAmYourServant
He was succeeded by Murad V (c. 1876 AD), who was then succeeded by Abdul Hamid II (c. 1876-1909 AD). #ButIAmYourServant
Zhuang (c. 696-682 BC), an emperor of the Zhou Dynasty, was the son of Huan.
He was succeeded by Xi (c. 681-677 BC), who was then succeeded by Hui (c. 676-652 BC). #ButIAmYourServant
He was succeeded by Xi (c. 681-677 BC), who was then succeeded by Hui (c. 676-652 BC). #ButIAmYourServant
Zhou Dynasty: Emperor Zhuang (c. 696-682 BC)
Following up on Zhou Dynasty: Emperor Huan (c. 719-697 BC), this post covers Zhuang.
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September 19, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Zhuang (c. 696-682 BC), an emperor of the Zhou Dynasty, was the son of Huan.
He was succeeded by Xi (c. 681-677 BC), who was then succeeded by Hui (c. 676-652 BC). #ButIAmYourServant
He was succeeded by Xi (c. 681-677 BC), who was then succeeded by Hui (c. 676-652 BC). #ButIAmYourServant
Murad V (c. 1876 AD), a ruler of the Ottoman Caliphate, was the son of Abdulmejid I and Şevkefza Sultan.
He was succeeded by Abdul Hamid II (c. 1876-1909 AD), who was then succeeded by Mehmed V (c. 1909-1918 AD). #ButIAmYourServant
He was succeeded by Abdul Hamid II (c. 1876-1909 AD), who was then succeeded by Mehmed V (c. 1909-1918 AD). #ButIAmYourServant
Ottoman Caliphate: Murad V (c. 1876 AD)
Following up on Ottoman Caliphate: Abdulaziz (c. 1861-1876 AD), this post covers Murad V.
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September 26, 2026 at 1:03 PM
Murad V (c. 1876 AD), a ruler of the Ottoman Caliphate, was the son of Abdulmejid I and Şevkefza Sultan.
He was succeeded by Abdul Hamid II (c. 1876-1909 AD), who was then succeeded by Mehmed V (c. 1909-1918 AD). #ButIAmYourServant
He was succeeded by Abdul Hamid II (c. 1876-1909 AD), who was then succeeded by Mehmed V (c. 1909-1918 AD). #ButIAmYourServant
Today we’ll take a look at the life of Nectanebo II (r. 360-343 BC), son of Tjahapimu.
Pharaoh Nectanebo II was succeeded by Artaxerxes III (r. 343-348 BC), who was then succeeded by Artaxerxes IV (r. 338-336 BC). #ButIAmYourServant
Pharaoh Nectanebo II was succeeded by Artaxerxes III (r. 343-348 BC), who was then succeeded by Artaxerxes IV (r. 338-336 BC). #ButIAmYourServant
Royal Annals of Egypt: Pharaoh Nectanebo II (r. 360-343 BC)
Following up on Royal Annals of Egypt: Pharaoh Teos (r. 362-360 BC), this post covers Nectanebo II.
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September 26, 2026 at 12:03 PM
Today we’ll take a look at the life of Nectanebo II (r. 360-343 BC), son of Tjahapimu.
Pharaoh Nectanebo II was succeeded by Artaxerxes III (r. 343-348 BC), who was then succeeded by Artaxerxes IV (r. 338-336 BC). #ButIAmYourServant
Pharaoh Nectanebo II was succeeded by Artaxerxes III (r. 343-348 BC), who was then succeeded by Artaxerxes IV (r. 338-336 BC). #ButIAmYourServant
Gulkishar (c. 1595 BC) was a king of the Sealand Dynasty of Babylon.
He was succeeded by Peshgaldaramesh (c. 1595-1545 BC), who was then succeeded by Ayadaragalama (c. 1545-1517 BC). #ButIAmYourServant
He was succeeded by Peshgaldaramesh (c. 1595-1545 BC), who was then succeeded by Ayadaragalama (c. 1545-1517 BC). #ButIAmYourServant
Royal Annals of Babylonia: King Gulkishar (c. 1595 BC)
Following up on Royal Annals of Babylonia: King Shushushi (c. 1616 BC), this post covers Gulkishar.
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February 4, 2026 at 8:57 PM
Gulkishar (c. 1595 BC) was a king of the Sealand Dynasty of Babylon.
He was succeeded by Peshgaldaramesh (c. 1595-1545 BC), who was then succeeded by Ayadaragalama (c. 1545-1517 BC). #ButIAmYourServant
He was succeeded by Peshgaldaramesh (c. 1595-1545 BC), who was then succeeded by Ayadaragalama (c. 1545-1517 BC). #ButIAmYourServant
Epirmupi (c. 2175-2154 BC) was an Akkadian governor ruling east of Mesopotamia.
He was succeeded by Ili-ishmani (c. 2150 BC), who was then succeeded by Hi'elu (c. 2125 BC). #ButIAmYourServant
He was succeeded by Ili-ishmani (c. 2150 BC), who was then succeeded by Hi'elu (c. 2125 BC). #ButIAmYourServant
Royal Annals of Elam: King Epirmupi (c. 2175-2154 BC)
Following up on Royal Annals of Elam: King Khita (c. 2250 BC), this post covers Epirmupi.
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March 14, 2026 at 7:03 PM
Epirmupi (c. 2175-2154 BC) was an Akkadian governor ruling east of Mesopotamia.
He was succeeded by Ili-ishmani (c. 2150 BC), who was then succeeded by Hi'elu (c. 2125 BC). #ButIAmYourServant
He was succeeded by Ili-ishmani (c. 2150 BC), who was then succeeded by Hi'elu (c. 2125 BC). #ButIAmYourServant
King Barachel (c. 670 BC) of Ammon's contemporaries included King Bartatua in Scythia, King Phraortes in Media, Pharaoh Taharqa in Egypt, King Ashurbanipal in Assyria, King Samas-shum-ukin in Babylonia, and King Manasseh of Judah. #ButIAmYourServant shorturl.at/6J5qf
Barachel of Ammon: Successor of Peduel (Ammonites)
Following up on Peduel of Ammon: Successor of Jeraheazar (Ammonites), this post covers Peduel. King Barachel (c.
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King Barachel (c. 670 BC) of Ammon's contemporaries included King Bartatua in Scythia, King Phraortes in Media, Pharaoh Taharqa in Egypt, King Ashurbanipal in Assyria, King Samas-shum-ukin in Babylonia, and King Manasseh of Judah. #ButIAmYourServant shorturl.at/6J5qf
Ishkibal (c. 1641 BC) was a king of the Sealand Dynasty of Babylon.
He was succeeded by Shushushi (c. 1616 BC), who was then succeeded by Gulkishar (c. 1595 BC). #ButIAmYourServant
He was succeeded by Shushushi (c. 1616 BC), who was then succeeded by Gulkishar (c. 1595 BC). #ButIAmYourServant
Royal Annals of Babylonia: King Ishkibal (c. 1641 BC)
Following up on Royal Annals of Babylonia: King Damqi-ilishu (c. 1677 BC), this post covers Ishkibal.
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February 2, 2026 at 4:06 PM
Ishkibal (c. 1641 BC) was a king of the Sealand Dynasty of Babylon.
He was succeeded by Shushushi (c. 1616 BC), who was then succeeded by Gulkishar (c. 1595 BC). #ButIAmYourServant
He was succeeded by Shushushi (c. 1616 BC), who was then succeeded by Gulkishar (c. 1595 BC). #ButIAmYourServant
Francis, a ruler of Austria, was the son of Leopold II and Maria Louisa of Spain.
He was succeeded by Ferdinand (c. 1835-1848 AD), who was then succeeded by Franz Joseph I (c. 1848-1916 AD). #ButIAmYourServant
He was succeeded by Ferdinand (c. 1835-1848 AD), who was then succeeded by Franz Joseph I (c. 1848-1916 AD). #ButIAmYourServant
Austria: Emperor Francis (c. 1804-1835 AD)
Francis (c. 1804-1835 AD), also known as Holy Roman Emperor Francis II, was the son of Leopold II and Maria Louisa of Spain.
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September 19, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Francis, a ruler of Austria, was the son of Leopold II and Maria Louisa of Spain.
He was succeeded by Ferdinand (c. 1835-1848 AD), who was then succeeded by Franz Joseph I (c. 1848-1916 AD). #ButIAmYourServant
He was succeeded by Ferdinand (c. 1835-1848 AD), who was then succeeded by Franz Joseph I (c. 1848-1916 AD). #ButIAmYourServant