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Politics & Government

King Alexander Becomes King of Greece

June 11th, 1917 107 years ago

Under pressure from Allied forces, King Constantine I of Greece abdicated in favor of his son, Alexander. This transition took place during a tumultuous period, as Greece was facing occupation by Allied armies. The abdication was largely influenced by the ongoing political and military pressure exerted by the Allies in response to Greece's neutrality in World War I. Following his father's abdication, Alexander took the throne, symbolizing a shift in Greek political dynamics towards greater alignment with the Allies.

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