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Otto Wittelsbach Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for Otto Wittelsbach, based on 5 World History Database records associated with Greece.

5 records1833–18435 events2 places

Chronological biography

1833

Arrival of King Otto6 February 1833
Government / Government of Greece · King · Nafplion

Otto arrives in Greece and the Bavarian regency begins governing in his name.

1834

Athens Declared Capital18 September 1834
Government / Government of Greece · King · Athens

The royal government designates Athens as the capital of Greece.

1835

Personal Rule Begins1 June 1835
Government / Government of Greece · King · Athens

Otto reaches legal majority and assumes direct control from the regency.

1843

Constitution Promised3 September 1843
Government / Government of Greece · King · Athens

Otto agrees to summon a National Assembly following the September uprising.

September Revolution3 September 1843
Government / Government of Greece · King · Athens

A military and popular uprising compels King Otto to accept constitutional government.

Titles and roles

King

Record provenance

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