About
Bulgarian Tsar who defied Hitler's orders to deport Bulgarian Jews to concentration camps.
Before Fame
He attended Sofia Military School and served during the Balkan Wars.
Trivia
He refused to send his troops to fight against the Soviet Union in World War II despite his country's technical alliance with the Axis Powers.
Family Life
He was the son of Prince Ferdinand and Princess Marie Louise of Bulgaria.
Associated With
He defied Adolf Hitler's orders throughout World War II.
