Which monarch ruled Bulgaria through the interwar years and World War II from his accession in 1918 until his sudden mysterious death in August 1943?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Tsar Boris III
- Step 1: Following Ferdinand's abdication in 1918, his son Boris ascended the throne. Step 2. Boris III maneuvered through turbulent domestic politics and foreign alliances until his unexpected death days after meeting Adolf Hitler in 1943.
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