Historical Events tagged with "king george i"
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Wilhelm Georg Becomes King George of Greece
Danish Prince Wilhelm Georg was elected as King George I of Greece, succeeding Otto I, who was deposed after a popular uprising. This decision came after a period of political instability in Greece, signifying the desire for a new monarchy that could unify the nation. Wilhelm, a member of the Danish royal family, accepted the title and promised to bring stability and growth to Greece, a country struggling with political and social challenges following its independence from Ottoman rule.
Continue ReadingBishop Hoadly's Sermon Sparks Controversy
Benjamin Hoadly, the Bishop of Bangor, delivered a sermon titled 'The Nature of the Kingdom of Christ' in the presence of King George I, provoking the Bangorian Controversy. The sermon addressed church governance and the relationship of the monarchy to ecclesiastical authority. Hoadly argued for a more humane view of religion, challenging prevailing doctrines about the church's power. His ideas ignited debates within the Anglican Church and drew considerable attention from various factions supportive of or opposed to his views.
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