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Arrival in Greece

When
1832
Where
Greece
Part of
Prince Otto of Bavaria selected as first King of Greece

Otto arrived in Greece aboard HMS Madagascar with troops and advisors, beginning his reign.

Otto arrived in Greece aboard the British frigate HMS Madagascar with 3,500 Bavarian troops and three advisors. His government was initially run by a three-man regency council made up of Bavarian court officials.

Sources

  1. Otto of Greece Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-27

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