biography
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Constantine I (of Greece)
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| lived:
| (1868–1923)
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| biography:
| King of Greece (1913–17, 1920–2), born in Athens, Greece. He played a leading part in Greece's victories in the Balkan Wars (1912–13), and succeeded his father, George I, as king. During World War 1, his policy of neutrality led to bitter conflict with interventionist forces led by liberal politician Venizelos, culminating (1916–17) in virtual civil war, Anglo–French intervention, and his abdication. Restored after the War, he abdicated once again (1922) following Greece's defeat by Turkey and an internal military revolt. |
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