Modern Greek Royal Succession


 
Monarch or Event Year(s) (Fate or Decision)
King Otto 1832-1862 forced abdication
Constitution of 1864 1864 constitutional monarchy
King George I 1864-1913 assassination
King Constantine I  (Part 1) 1913-1917 forced abdication
King Alexander 1917-1920 death
King Constantine I  (Part 2) 1920-1924 loss of throne
Plebiscite 1924 abolition of monarchy
Plebiscite 1935 restoration of monarchy
King George II 1935-1947 death
King Paul I 1947-1964 death
King Constantine II 1964-1967 exiled after 12/67 counter-coup
Colonels' Coup 4/21/1967 overthrow of democratic government
Plebiscite 12/1974 abolition of monarchy

 

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