Election as King
The National Assembly elects Prince William of Denmark as King George I.
Role range: 1863-1913
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George Glucksburg Biography and Timeline
Follow George Glucksburg through 11 dated historical records for Greece.
George Glucksburg, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
11Distinct records
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1863–1946Years on this page
1863
Arrival in Greece
George I arrives in Athens to begin his reign.
Role range: 1863-1913
1864
Constitution of 1864 Promulgated
George I promulgates a constitution restoring popular sovereignty and a unicameral parliament.
Role range: 1863-1913
1910
National Assembly Convened
King George I convenes the revisionary assembly that produces the 1911 reforms.
Role range: 1863-1913
Revisionary Assembly Approved
King George I authorises the constitutional revision process promoted by Venizelos.
Role range: 1863-1913
1913
Assassination of George I
King George I is assassinated shortly after Thessaloniki becomes part of Greece.
Role range: 1863-1913
1922
Accession of George II
George II succeeds Constantine I during the revolutionary crisis.
Role range: 1922-1924
1935
Monarchy Restored
George II returns as king after restoration of the monarchy.
Role range: 1935-1947
1936
Appointment of Metaxas
King George II appoints Ioannis Metaxas to form a government.
Role range: 1935-1947
Fourth of August Regime Supported
George II supports Metaxas's suspension of parliamentary government.
Role range: 1935-1947
1946
Monarchy Restored after Referendum
George II returns to Greece following a referendum on the monarchy.
Role range: 1935-1947
Records, sources and methodology
These dates and descriptions come from the historical_events database. Exact duplicate records have been collapsed. Names are grouped by the country, Name 2 and Name 1 fields; records with missing Name 2 cannot be reliably assigned to an individual biography. Check the underlying sources before formal citation.