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October 1862 Insurrection
- When
- October 1862
- Where
- Athens
A popular insurrection in October 1862 led to the deposition of King Otto, who was away in the Peloponnese when the coup began.
The insurrection began in October 1862. While Otto was visiting the Peloponnese, a new coup was launched in Athens. A Provisional Government was set up and summoned a National Convention, marking the end of Otto's rule.
Sources
- Expulsion of Otto of Greece Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
- Otto of Greece Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-27
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