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123 Moments
1864
Transfer of Ionian Islands to Greece through Treaty of London
1863
National Assembly Elects Prince William as King George I
1862
Royal Ousted, New Assembly Ruling
1844
Establishing Constitutional Monarchy in Greece: Greek Constitution of 1844 Framework
1843
An uprising by the Hellenic Army in Athens
1837
Establishment of University of Athens: A Milestone in Education
1832
Treaty Acknowledging Greek Independence Signed in Constantinople
Otto of Wittelsbach: Greece's First Bavarian Monarch
1831
Assassination of Ioannis Kapodistrias in his role as Greek head of state.
1827
Battle of Navarino: Rebels Triumph Over Ottomans
National Assembly Convenes at Troezen; Constitutional Developments
1824
Tragic Painting: Chios Massacre Portrait
Lord Byron's Death in Support of Greek Independence
1822
Massacre of Chios islanders in Greek War
National Assembly declares sovereignty and adopts Greek Constitution.
1821
Rebels against Ottoman rule: Sparking Greek War of Independence.
Tripolitsa Captured in Greek War for Independence
1800
Septinsular Republic established Against French Influence, Implement Constitutional Government
1460
1458
Mehmed II captures Athens, ending Duchy's rule under Ottomans.
1430
1402
1261
Reclaiming Constantinople: Michael VIII Palaiologos' Victory
1259
1209
Ancient Greek Bible Manuscript: Codex Vaticanus
1205
1204