Expulsion of Otto of Greece

Expulsion of Otto of Greece

King Otto and Queen Amalia embarking on HMS Scylla.
Date18 - 23 October 1862
Location
Result

Revolutionary victory

  • King Otto is overthrown
  • Prince Wilhelm appointed as King of the Hellenes in March 1863

King Otto of Greece was deposed in a popular insurrection in October 1862. Starting on 18 October in Vonitsa, it soon spread to other cities and reached Athens on 22 October.


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