Petar II Karadjordjevic

ModernEmperorYugoslavia1923 — ?

Last king of Yugoslavia, deposed by communists.

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Quick Facts

Born

1923

Country

Yugoslavia

Era

Modern

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)11

Political (20%)26

Influence (20%)47

Legacy (20%)36

Leadership (15%)31

Strategy (15%)60

Total Score36.5

Petar II Karadjordjevic — Complete Timeline

1934 AD

Accession to the Yugoslav ThronePolitical Action◆ Major

Petar II Karadjordjevic became King of Yugoslavia at age 11 after the assassination of his father, King Alexander I in Marseille. A regency council led by Prince Paul governed on his behalf due to his minority.

AccessionRegencyYugoslavia

Impact: nationaltragic

1941 AD

Invasion of Yugoslavia and ExileWar◆ Major

Nazi Germany invaded Yugoslavia in response to the coup. Petar II fled the country with his government, establishing a government-in-exile in London. He remained abroad for the duration of World War II, unable to return to his kingdom.

World War IIExileInvasion

Impact: globaltragic

Coup d'État and Assumption of PowerPolitical Action

Petar II, at age 17, participated in a military coup that overthrew the regency of Prince Paul. He assumed full royal powers and repudiated Yugoslavia's accession to the Tripartite Pact, aligning the country with the Allies against Nazi Germany.

CoupWorld War IIAllied Alignment

Impact: globalconstructive

1945 AD

Abolition of the MonarchyPolitical Action◆ Major

Following World War II, the communist-led government of Josip Broz Tito abolished the Yugoslav monarchy. Petar II was formally deposed and prevented from returning to Yugoslavia, ending the Karadjordjevic dynasty's rule.

Monarchy AbolishedCommunismYugoslavia

Impact: nationaltragic