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George II of Greece

George II reigned as King of Greece from 1922 to 1924 and from 1935 to 1947.-Early life, first period of kingship and exile:George was born at the royal villa at Tatoi, near Athens, the eldest son of King Constantine I of Greece and his wife, Princess Sophia of Prussia...

Timeline of Events

1922

9.27.1922

King Constantine I of Greece abdicates his throne in favor of his eldest son, King George II.

1935

11.3.1935

George II of Greece regains his throne through a popular plebiscite.

1941

4.23.1941

World War II: The Greek government and King George II evacuate Athens before the invading Wehrmacht.

1944

12.30.1944

King George II of Greece declares a regency, leaving the throne vacant.