Expulsion of Otto of Greece

King Otto of Greece was deposed in a popular insurrection in October 1862. Starting on 18 October in Vonitsa, it soon spread to other cities and reached Athens on 22 October.

Expulsion of Otto of Greece

King Otto and Queen Amalia embarking on HMS Scylla.
Date18 - 23 October 1862
Location
Result

Revolutionary victory

  • King Otto is overthrown
  • Prince Wilhelm appointed as King of the Hellenes in March 1863
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