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Prince Albert of Monaco

Prince Albert of Monaco
Prince Albert of Monaco
Prince Albert of Monaco
Prince Albert of Monaco
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Prince Albert of Monaco
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09/28/2007
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Prince Albert's knowledge of currents proved valuable during World War I. He was able to tell military officials how explosive mines would drift in the ocean and where they would land. Authorities found mines just where Prince Albert had predicted and disarmed them before they exploded.
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