Alexander of Greece
Alexander (Greek: Αλέξανδρος, Aléxandros; 1 August 1893 – 25 October 1920) was King of Greece from 11 June 1917 until his death three years later in 1920, at the age of 27.
| Alexander | |
|---|---|
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| King of the Hellenes | |
| Reign | 11 June 1917 – 25 October 1920[lower-alpha 1] |
| Predecessor | Constantine I |
| Successor | Constantine I |
| Prime Ministers | See list
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| Born | 1 August 1893 Tatoi Palace, Greece |
| Died | 25 October 1920 (aged 27) Athens, Greece |
| Burial | 29 October 1920 Royal Cemetery, Tatoi Palace, Greece |
| Spouse | |
| Issue | Alexandra, Queen of Yugoslavia |
| House | Glücksburg |
| Father | Constantine I of Greece |
| Mother | Sophia of Prussia |
Alexander died on 25 October 1920 in Athens after being bitten by a Barbary macaque at his palace in Athens. His injury became infected and soon developed sepsis.[1]
Notes
- Dates in this article are in the New Style Gregorian calendar. The Old Style Julian calendar was used in Greece throughout Alexander's lifetime.
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