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1887, March
 
Stambolov suppressed revolts in the Silistria, Russe, and Varna garrisons.  1
 
July 4
 
The Bulgarian assembly elected Prince Ferdinand of Saxe-Coburg, who accepted and arrived on Aug. 14. Russia protested.  2
 
1887–1918
 
FERDINAND I. Ferdinand was not recognized by any of the powers, but, with the aid of Stambolov and the nationalists, managed to maintain himself, though the first ten years of his reign were punctuated by plots against him and assassinations of his ministers.  3
 
 
 
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