King Otto is deposed in Greece

Background. By 1861, Greek opposition had grown into a broad front that viewed parliamentary politics as futile and sought to remove Otto from power. In March 1861, authorities uncovered a plot involving university students and military officers. Otto's standing suffered after British naval blockades in 1850 and 1854, which prevented Greece from attacking the Ottoman Empire during the Crimean War.

The Coup. In October 1862, a popular insurrection occurred. While Otto was visiting the Peloponnese, a new coup was launched in Athens. This event resulted in the establishment of a Provisional Government, which summoned a National Convention to manage the transition of power following the king's removal.

Exile. Ambassadors of the Great Powers urged King Otto not to resist the insurrection. Consequently, Otto and Queen Amalia took refuge on a British warship. They returned to Bavaria aboard the vessel, carrying with them the Greek regalia that had been brought from Bavaria in 1832.