Election as King30 March 1863
The National Assembly elects Prince William of Denmark as King George I.
Historical person
George Glucksburg Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for George Glucksburg, based on 11 World History Database records associated with Greece.
11 records1863–194611 events2 places
Chronological biography
1863
Arrival in Greece30 October 1863
George I arrives in Athens to begin his reign.
1864
Constitution of 1864 Promulgated17 November 1864
George I promulgates a constitution restoring popular sovereignty and a unicameral parliament.
1910
National Assembly Convened1910
King George I convenes the revisionary assembly that produces the 1911 reforms.
Revisionary Assembly Approved1910
King George I authorises the constitutional revision process promoted by Venizelos.
1913
Assassination of George I18 March 1913
King George I is assassinated shortly after Thessaloniki becomes part of Greece.
1922
Accession of George II27 September 1922
George II succeeds Constantine I during the revolutionary crisis.
1935
Monarchy Restored1935
George II returns as king after restoration of the monarchy.
1936
Appointment of Metaxas13 April 1936
King George II appoints Ioannis Metaxas to form a government.
Fourth of August Regime Supported4 August 1936
George II supports Metaxas's suspension of parliamentary government.
1946
Monarchy Restored after Referendum28 September 1946
George II returns to Greece following a referendum on the monarchy.
Titles and roles
King
Record provenance
This biography is assembled from World History Database records filtered by country and personal-name fields. Exact duplicate display records are removed. The database is an index rather than a complete narrative biography; formal research should verify entries against relevant primary or specialist sources.