Constantine I of Greece
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Summary
Constantine I of Greece was born on August 2, 1868[1], in Athens[2]. He died on January 11, 1923[3], in Palermo[4]. He worked as a sovereign[5]. He ranks in the top 0.56% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11,575 views/month, #5,645 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Naples[7], Tatoi Royal Cemetery[8]
- Father: George I of Greece[9]
- Mother: Olga Constantinovna of Russia[10]
- Spouse: Sophia of Prussia[11]
- Child: George II of Greece[12], Alexander of Greece[13], Helen of Greece and Denmark[14], Paul of Greece[15], Princess Irene, Duchess of Aosta[16], Princess Katherine of Greece and Denmark[17]
- Country of citizenship: Greece[18]
- Position held: King of the Hellenes[19]
- Educated at: Heidelberg University[20]
- Award received: Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[21], Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[22], Royal Victorian Chain[23], Knight grand cross of the order of the crown of Italy[24], Cross of Valour[25], Order of the Elephant[26], Royal Order of the Seraphim[27], Order of the Black Eagle[28], Order of the Most Holy Annunciation[29], Order of the Golden Fleece[30], Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky[31], Honorary Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[32], Order of the Redeemer[33], Order of Saint Stephen of Hungary[34]
- Member of: Hellenic Olympic Committee[35]
- Religion or worldview: Church of Greece[36]
- Sex or gender: male[37]
- Family: House of Glücksburg[38]
- Commons category: Constantine I of Greece[39]
- Military, police or special rank: general field marshal[40]
- Cause of death: cerebral hemorrhage[41]
- Given name: Konstantinos[42]
- Topic's main category: Category:Constantine I of Greece[43]
- Commons gallery: Constantine I of Greece[44]
- Manner of death: natural causes[45]
- Depicted by: King Konstantine I statue, Athens[46], Statue of Constantine I, Koropi[47], Equestrian statue of Konstantinos I, Thessaloniki[48], Bust of Konstantinos I, Giannitsa[49], Bust of King Constantine I, Chani Emin Aga[50], Bust of King Constantine I, Veroia[51], Bust of King Constantine I, Stemnitsa[52]
- Described by source: Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia[53], Sytin Military Encyclopedia[54], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[55]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Constantine I of Greece include Vasileos Konstantinou Avenue[56], an avenue[57], in Greece[58].
Why It Matters
Constantine I of Greece has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[59] He is known by 54 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]
Entities named for him include Vasileos Konstantinou Avenue[56], an avenue[57], in Greece[58].
FAQs
Where was Constantine I of Greece born?
Constantine I of Greece was born in Athens[2].
Where did Constantine I of Greece die?
Constantine I of Greece passed away in Palermo[4].
Who were Constantine I of Greece's parents?
Constantine I of Greece's father was George I of Greece[9]. Constantine I of Greece's mother was Olga Constantinovna of Russia[10].
Who was Constantine I of Greece married to?
Constantine I of Greece's spouses include Sophia of Prussia[11].
What did Constantine I of Greece do for work?
Constantine I of Greece worked as a sovereign[5].
Where did Constantine I of Greece go to school?
Constantine I of Greece was educated at Heidelberg University[20].
What awards did Constantine I of Greece receive?
Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[21], Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[22], Royal Victorian Chain[23], and Knight grand cross of the order of the crown of Italy[24].