George I of Greece

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George I (December 24, 1845 – March 18, 1913) was King of the Hellenes (Greece) from 1863 to 1913 He was born in Copenhagen, the second son of King Christian IX of Denmark and the brother of Alexandra of Denmark (consort of King Edward VII of the United Kingdom). He began his career in the Denmark navy, and was elected King of the Hellenes on March 30, 1863 following the deposition of King Otto of Greece. The new king, now only 17 years old, quickly learned Greek language in addition to his native Danish language. During a trip to Russia to meet with his sister Dagmar of Denmark (consort to Alexander III of Russia) he met Olga Queen of Greece, a Grand Duchess of Russia, cousin of the Tsar, and fell in love. They married in 1867. Together they had eight children: * Constantine I of Greece (1868-1923), who succeeded his father as king * Prince George of Greece (1869-1957), High Commissioner of Crete * Alexandra (1870-1891). Married Grand Duke Paul Alexandrovich of Russia (son of Alexander II of Russia). * Prince Nicholas of Greece (1872-1938) * Mary (1876-1940). Married first Grand Duke George Mikhailovich of Russia and second Perikles Joannidis. * Olga (1881, died when three months old) * Prince Andrew of Greece (1882-1944) * Christopher (1888-1940). Married first Anastasia Stewart and second Princess Francoise De Guise, with whom he was father of Prince Michael of Greece. [[Image:5dracme1874front.jpg|thumb|left|100px|George I on the 1874 5-drachma coin]] When alone with his wife, he usually conversed in German language. Their children were taught English language by their nannies, and when talking with his children he therefore spoke mainly English language. He ruled Greece with some success, overseeing the consolidation of Greek rule over Thessaly and Epirus and the putting down of rebellion in Crete. However, following the Balkan War which began in 1912 he was assassinated by Alexander Schinas in Thessaloniki. King George opened the 1896 Summer Olympics. ==External links== *[http://www.greekroyalfamily.org/english/family_george1.html A detailed profile in a site devoted to the Greek Royal Family] 1845 births 1913 deaths Greek monarchs Holstein-Gottorp-Romanov House of Gl�cksburg Knights of the Garter 1896 Summer Olympics

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