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Constantine II of Greece

King of Greece from 1964 to 1973 (1940–2023).

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Constantine II of Greece was a King of Greece from 1964 to 1973. Born on 2 June 1940 in Psychiko Palace, Greece died on 10 January 2023 in Hygeia Hospital at the age of 82.

Positions held include King of the Hellenes (1964–1973). Greece studied at Anavryta Classical Lyceum and National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Honours include Knight of the Order of the Elephant, Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Saint Olav and Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Dannebrog, among 16 recorded.

With a Wikipedia article in 74 languages, Constantine II of Greece is No. 4,342 in the People and Position Index.

Born: 2 June 1940, Psychiko Palace
Died: 10 January 2023, Hygeia Hospital (aged 82)
Country: Greece
Known as: Monarch, sailor
Field: Royalty
Education: Anavryta Classical Lyceum, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Height: 189 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Languages: English, Modern Greek
Children: 5
Wikipedia editions: 74

Did you know

Was 24 when first king of the Hellenes (1964).

Lived to 82.

2 Jun

Shares a birthday with Thomas Hardy and Pius X.

Two people in the Index born in Psychiko Palace, with Queen Sofía of Spain.

Has a Wikipedia article in 74 languages.

Computed from the Index and Wikidata.

Career

Positions held

1964–1973King of the Hellenes

Connections

Constantine II of Greece

FatherPaul of Greece
MotherFrederica of Hanover
SpouseQueen Anne-Marie of Greece
SiblingQueen Sofía of Spain
SiblingPrincess Irene of Greece and Denmark
ChildPrincess Alexia of Greece and Denmark
ChildPavlos, Crown Prince of Greece
ChildPrince Nikolaos of Greece and Denmark
ChildPrincess Theodora of Greece and Denmark
ChildPrince Philippos of Greece and Denmark

10 have a profile here.

Honours and works

Awards

Knight of the Order of the Elephant1962
Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Saint Olav1964
Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Dannebrog1964
Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece
Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic
Order of the Redeemer
Order of Saints George and Constantine
Order of the Phoenix
Order of the Golden Fleece
Order of George I
Order of the Gold Lion of the House of Nassau
Royal Order of the Seraphim
Anniversary medal at the occasion of the 2500th anniversary of the founding of the Iranian Empire
Knight of the Order of the Most Holy Annunciation
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus
Knight grand cross of the order of the crown of Italy