On this day, September 3: The Greeks revolt and win the granting of the Constitution

The Revolution of September 3, 1843 is one of the most important milestones in modern Greek history, as it marked the beginning of constitutional government in Greece. The Greeks, just a few years after declaring their independence from the Ottoman Empire, were now demanding more specific political freedoms and transparency in governance. After the Revolution of 1821 and the establishment of the first independent Greek state, Greece came under the leadership of King Otto, who was a Bavarian prince. This decision was taken by the Great Powers of the time (England, France, Russia) in the context of international relations and the recognition of the new state. Otto took the throne in 1832, but his rule was characterized by his absolute power and lack of a constitution, which caused resentment among the Greek people. Otto’s government was of Bavarian influence and the administration of the country was mainly carried out by foreign officials. The economic situation was also difficult, with poverty prevailing and […]
Source: News Beast

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