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George II (Greek: Γεώργιος Β', romanized: Geórgios II; 19 July [Old Style: 7 July] 1890 – 1 April 1947) was King of Greece from 27 September 1922 until 25 March 1924, and again from 25 November 1935 until his death on 1 April 1947.
George II (born July 20, 1890, Tatoi, near Athens, Greece—died April 1, 1947, Athens) was the king of Greece from September 1922 to March 1924 and from October 1935 until his death. His second reign was marked by the ascendancy of the military dictator Ioannis Metaxas.
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King of Greece from 1922 to 1923 and from 1935 to 1947. His reign was marked by political turmoil, dictatorship, and the Second World War.
Learn about the life and reign of George II, the former king of Greece who ruled twice, from 1922 to 1924 and from 1935 to 1947. Find out how he faced coups, wars, dictatorships and exiles during his turbulent times.
by Scott Mehl © Unofficial Royalty 2016. King George II of Greece. source: Wikipedia. King George II of the Hellenes was the eldest son of King Constantine I and Princess Sophie of Prussia. He was born on July 19, 1890, at Tatoi Palace near Athens, Greece, and had five younger siblings:
Overview. George II. (1890—1947) Quick Reference. (1890–1947) King of the Hellenes (1922–23; 1935–47). He came to the throne when General Palstiras deposed his father (1922), but the continuing unpopularity of the Greek royal family caused him to leave Greece (1923). In 1935 a plebiscite favouring the monarchy enabled him to return.
George II (Greek: Γεώργιος Βʹ, Geórgios II; 19 July [O.S: 7 July] 1890 – 1 April 1947) was King of Greece from September 1922 to March 1924 and from November 1935 to his death in April 1947. He was the oldest son of King Constantine I and Sophia of Prussia. He died of arteriosclerosis in April 1947 at the age of 56.
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