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Signing of the Treaty of London

When
29 March 1864
Where
London
Part of
United Kingdom cedes the United States of the Ionian Islands to Greece

The Treaty of London was signed on 29 March 1864 by representatives of the UK, Greece, France, and Russia, pledging the transfer of sovereignty to Greece.

The treaty was signed by Greek delegate Charilaos Trikoupis. It was intended to bolster the reign of the newly installed King George I. The transfer of sovereignty was conditional upon ratification.

Sources

  1. United States of the Ionian Islands Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-24
  2. Treaty of London (1864) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-30

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