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1920 in Greece

Explore 14 historical events and records for Greece in 1920.

Historical records for Greece in 1920

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August

Aegean Islands Status

Venizelos, Eleftherios ยท Aegean Islands ยท Prime Minister of Greece ยท Government / Government of Greece

The Treaty of Sevres recognises Greek authority over most eastern Aegean islands already administered by Greece.

Eastern Thrace Transferred

Venizelos, Eleftherios ยท Thrace ยท Prime Minister of Greece ยท Government / Government of Greece

The Treaty of Sevres transfers Eastern Thrace to Greek administration.

Greek Administration of Smyrna

Venizelos, Eleftherios ยท Smyrna ยท Prime Minister of Greece ยท Government / Government of Greece

The Treaty of Sevres provides for Greek administration of Smyrna before a future plebiscite.

Treaty of Sevres

Venizelos, Eleftherios ยท Sevres ยท Prime Minister of Greece ยท Government / Government of Greece

Venizelos signs the Treaty of Sevres, expanding Greek administration in Thrace and around Smyrna.

November

Election Defeat

Venizelos, Eleftherios ยท Prime Minister of Greece ยท Government / Government of Greece

Venizelos's Liberal Party loses the election following years of war and national division.

December

Restoration of Constantine I

Glucksburg, Constantine ยท Athens ยท Government / Government of Greece

A referendum and political change restore Constantine I to the throne.

Other events (month unknown)

Death of Constantine I

Constantine I ยท House / House of Denmark

Death of Alexander, his younger son who was ruling Greece

Election

Constantine I ยท Athens ยท House / House of Denmark

Constantine I returns to Greece after the defeat of Venizrlos at the election

Exile of Constantine I

Constantine I ยท Athens ยท House / House of Denmark

Constantine I returns to Greece after the defeat of Venizrlos at the election

League Membership

Venizelos, Eleftherios ยท Athens ยท Prime Minister of Greece ยท Warfare / League of Nations

Supports Greek participation in the postwar League system.

Plebiscite

Constantine I ยท Athens ยท House / House of Denmark

Succeeds as King of Greece, restored after a plebiscite

Restoration

Constantine I ยท Athens ยท House / House of Denmark

Succeeds as King of Greece, restored after a plebiscite

Succession

Constantine I ยท Athens ยท House / House of Denmark

Succeeds as King of Greece, restored after a plebiscite

Succession

Paul I ยท Athens ยท House / House of Denmark

Refused the crown after the death of his brother Alexander

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