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1889–1903
 
ALEXANDER I, Milan's son, was 13 years old at the time of accession. A regency under Ristich was established.  1
 
1893, April 14
 
Coup d'état of Alexander, who abolished the regency.  2
 
1894, May 21
 
Restoration of the constitution of 1869.  3
 
1899, Aug. 5
 
Alexander married Draga Mashin, a woman of questionable reputation. This and his ruthless persecution of the Radicals led to increased opposition to him.  4
 
1901, Feb. 11
 
Death of Milan, who had spent the last ten years of his life intriguing behind the throne and further discrediting the rule of his house.  5
 
April
 
Alexander revised the constitution, creating a bicameral legislature, of which he gave himself the right to appoint three-fifths of the upper house.  6
 
 
 
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