STAMBOLISKY

ALEXANDRE (1879-1923), Bulgarian statesman and journalist. For opposition to Ferdinand’s entry into World War as ally of Germany, he was sentenced to death; afterwards commuted to life imprisonment, 1915; released at Armistice, 1918; entered cabinet of The odor off, 1919, and later in same year became prime - minister, and again in 1920. Signed Treaty of Peace at Neuilly-sur-Seine in March, 1920. He remained in control of the government, and introduced many reforms. He inaugurated in 1922 a system of compulsory labor. A revoluby the militarist party in tion marked 1923 compelled him to flee. He June captured, and was killed in an was attempt to escape, on June alleged 15, 1923. Bulgarian politician; Pres. of Sobranye, regent after abdication of Alex1884; after election of Frederick of ander, and Coburg became Premier, holding office until 1894, when he had to resign; a a inated, 1895.