Historical Events tagged with "wilhelm georg"
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Politics & Government
Wilhelm Georg Becomes King George of Greece
March 30th, 1863 161 years ago
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.
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