Only the first King, Otto, was actually styled King of Greece (Greek: Βασιλεὺς τῆς Ἑλλάδος). His successor, George I, was styled King of the Hellenes (Βασιλεὺς τῶν Ἑλλήνων), as were all other modern Greek monarchs.

Constantine II (Greek: Κωνσταντίνος Βʹ, romanized: Konstantínos II, pronounced [ˌkonsta(n)ˈdinos o ˈðefteros]; 2 June 1940 – 10 January 2023) [1] was the last king of Greece, reigning from 6 March 1964 until the abolition of the Greek monarchy on 1 June 1973.

Monarchy of Greece (Greek: Μοναρχία της Ελλάδας, romanized: Monarchía tis Elládas) or Greek monarchy (Greek: Ελληνική Μοναρχία, romanized: Ellinikí Monarchía) is the constitutional form of government by which a hereditary sovereign reigns as the head of state of Greece.

The Kingdom of Greece was ruled by the House of Wittelsbach between 1832 and 1862 and by the House of Glücksburg from 1862 to 1924. The monarchy was abolished during the Second Hellenic Republic for a short time. The monarchy was soon brought back and ruled from 1935 to 1973, when it was abolished and replaced by the Third Hellenic Republic.

Feb 15, 2025 · Constantine II (born June 2, 1940, Psikhikó, near Athens, Greece—died January 10, 2023, Athens, Greece) was the king of Greece from 1964 to 1974. After spending World War II in exile in South Africa, Constantine returned to Greece in 1946.

Alexander of Greece became king during World War I after his father was exiled. Despite being stripped of his powers by political forces, he supported Greek troops in their conflicts. His reign saw the expansion of Greece's territory following the First World War and the Greco-Turkish War.

Oct 16, 2024 · King Otto, a Bavarian prince from the House of Wittelsbach, was selected as the first monarch of Greece. His rule began in 1832, following Greece’s independence from the Ottoman Empire.

Jan 27, 2025 · Greek history is marked by its dynamic leaders, whose actions shaped the cultural, political, and military developments of their times. From the legendary kings of the Mycenaean period to the modern monarchy of Greece, here is a detailed look at …

Jun 23, 2024 · Who would be king of Greece today? The current head of the Greek royal family is Pavlos, who assumed the role upon the death of his father, former King Constantine II. Who is the heir to the Greek throne? The heir apparent to the Greek throne is Crown Prince Pavlos, the eldest son of former King Constantine II.

Mar 12, 2025 · Ancient Greek king Tharypas, one of the most significant rulers of Epirus, played a crucial role in shaping the destiny of the Molossian kingdom, laying the foundation for the rise of Epirus as a regional power. His reign marked a period of cultural advancement, political reform and military development that would eventually culminate in the ...