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Peter II Karađorđević (Serbian Cyrillic: Петар II Карађорђевић, romanized: Petar II Karađorđević; 6 September 1923 – 3 November 1970) was the last king of Yugoslavia, reigning from October 1934 until he was deposed in November 1945.
- 9 October 1934 – 29 November 1945
- Maria of Romania
Apr 1, 2024 · Peter II (born September 6, 1923, Belgrade, Kingdom of Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes [now in Serbia]—died November 3, 1970, Los Angeles, California, U.S.) was the last king of Yugoslavia.
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Jan 24, 2013 · He fled communist Yugoslavia by crawling down a drainpipe, married a Greek princess, and led a life of declining geopolitical intrigue that frequently brought him to Chicago.
King Peter II joined other monarchs and leaders of German occupied Europe in London in June 1941. There King Peter was regarded by the people of Yugoslavia as the symbol of resistance against Nazism. King Peter II completed his education at Cambridge University and joined the Royal Air Force.
Peter II Karađorđević ( Serbian Cyrillic: Петар II Карађорђевић, romanized: Petar II Karađorđević; 6 September 1923 – 3 November 1970) was the last king of Yugoslavia, reigning from October 1934 until he was deposed in November 1945. He was the last reigning member of the Karađorđević dynasty.
Overview. Peter II. (1923—1970) Quick Reference. (b. Belgrade, 1923; d. Los Angeles, 5 Nov. 1970) Yugoslav; King of Yugoslavia 1941–5 Peter was 11 years old when his father Alexander was assassinated in 1934. For the next six years his powers were exercised by a three-man regency headed by his uncle, Prince Paul.
Published online: 2021. Current Online Version: 2021. eISBN: 9780191890949. Peter II of Yugoslavia ( Petar Karadjordjevic) (b. Belgrade, 1923; d. Los Angeles, 5 Nov. 1970) King of Yugoslavia 1941–5. Peter was 11 years old when his father Alexander was assassinated in 1934.
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