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Uprising in Athens
- When
- 3 September 1843
- Where
- Palace Square
On 3 September 1843, infantry led by Kallergis and Makriyiannis assembled in Palace Square in Athens, demanding a constitution from King Otto.
The crowd, joined by much of the population, refused to disperse until the king agreed to grant a constitution, convene a National Assembly, and thank the leaders. Otto yielded to the demands, granting the 1844 Constitution.
Sources
- Otto of Greece Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-27
- 3 September 1843 Revolution Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21
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