He was succeeded by his son, Aleksandar Obrenović, who ruled from 6 March 1889 to 11 June 1903, when he was killed by a group of officers.
Tema järglaseks sai tema poeg Aleksandar Obrenović, kes valitses 6. märtsist 1889 11. juunini 1903, kui ta rühma ohvitseride poolt kukutati.