Otto of Greece

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Otto of Greece born?June 1, 1815, Würzburg, Kingdom of Bavaria
2. When did Otto of Greece die?July 26, 1867, Bamberg, Kingdom of Bavaria (in exile)
3. What is the full name?Otto Friedrich Ludwig von Wittelsbach
4. What is the king of greece?May 7, 1832 – October 23, 1862
5. Who was Otto of Greece?Otto was a young prince from Bavaria who became the first king of Greece when he was only 17 years old.
6. Why did the Great Powers choose Otto to be king?They wanted a neutral ruler who could help keep Greece independent after its war of independence, so they picked Otto.

Convention of London: An international agreement in 1832 that established the independent Kingdom of Greece and selected Otto as its king.
Enlightened Absolutism: A form of absolute monarchy where rulers were influenced by Enlightenment ideas to improve their subjects' lives.
Absolute Monarch: A sovereign who holds supreme autocratic authority, principally not being restricted by written laws, legislature, or customs.
Constitution: A body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is acknowledged to be governed.