Baudouin

Baudouin, 1930-93, king of the Belgians (1951-93), son of Leopold III. He joined his father in exile (1945-50) in Switzerland. After their return to Belgium his father's unpopularity led to Baudouin's appointment (1950) as regent, and on Leopold's abdication (1951) Baudouin ascended the throne. In 1960 he married Fabiola de Mora y Aragón, a Spanish noblewoman. He was succeeded by his brother, Albert II.

Baudouin, 12th Prince of Ligne (1918-1985) (Baudouin Marie Lamoral de Ligne, Prince de Ligne et du Saint-Empire, Prince d'Amblise et d'Epinoy, Grand d'Espagne)

Following the death of his father, he became the head of one of the most prestigious Belgian noble families. Prince Baudouin was the elder son of Eugène II, 11th prince de Ligne, and Philippine de Noailles. He had a youngest brother, Antoine, and two sisters (Isabelle and Yolande). Following his death in 1985 without descent, his brother Antoine succeed him 13th Prince of Ligne and of the Holy Roman Empire.

References

• Princes of Ligne

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