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1862 in Greece

Explore 6 historical events and records for Greece in 1862.

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Historical records for Greece in 1862

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October

23 October 1862

King Otto Deposed

Voulgaris, Dimitrios · Athens · President of Provisional Government · Government / Government of Greece

A provisional government assumes authority after the overthrow of King Otto.

Other events (month unknown)

1862

Abdication

Otho · Bavaria · House / House of Bavaria

Deposed by the revolutionary Government

1862

Minister of Justice

Koumoundouros, Alexandros · Minister of Justice · Government / Government of Greece

Koumoundouros is appointed Minister of Justice.

1862

Opposition to King Otto

Kanaris, Konstantinos · Greek Statesman · Government / Government of Greece

Kanaris supports the movement that removes King Otto from the throne.

1862

Provisional Government

Kanaris, Konstantinos · Member of Provisional Government · Government / Government of Greece

Kanaris joins the provisional authority formed after Otto's removal.

1862

Selection of New Dynasty

Kanaris, Konstantinos · Greek Statesman · Government / Government of Greece

Kanaris supports the transition that brings George I to the Greek throne.

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