Constantine II of Greece

King of Greece from 1964 to 1973
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Constantine II of Greece was born June 2, 1940, in Athens.[1][2][3][4][5] He held citizenship of Greece, Kingdom of Greece, and Kingdom of Denmark. His father was Paul of Greece, and his mother was Frederica of Hanover.[3][3]

He was the sibling of Queen Sofía of Spain and Princess Irene of Greece and Denmark. In 1964, he married Queen Anne-Marie of Greece, and they remained married until 2023. Their children were Princess Alexia of Greece and Denmark, Pavlos, Crown Prince of Greece, Prince Nikolaos of Greece and Denmark, Princess Theodora of Greece and Denmark, and Prince Philippos of Greece and Denmark.[3]

He was educated at Anavryta Classical Lyceum, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, University of Cambridge, and Victoria College.[6] His awards included Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece, Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Saint Olav‎, Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, Knight of the Order of the Elephant, Order of the Redeemer, and Order of Saints George and Constantine, plus 2 more.[7] He died January 10, 2023, in Athens, with the cause of death listed as stroke.[8][9].

Constantine II of Greece

Summary

Constantine II of Greece is a human[1]. Born in Athens[2], he… he died in Athens[3]. He worked as a monarch[4] and sailor[5]. He ranks in the top 0.53% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,015 views/month, #5,289 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Born in Athens[2], Constantine II of Greece…
  • Constantine II of Greece died in Athens[3].
  • Burial took place at Tatoi Royal Cemetery[7].
  • Constantine II of Greece's father was Paul of Greece[8].
  • Constantine II of Greece's mother was Frederica of Hanover[9].
  • Among Constantine II of Greece's spouses was Queen Anne-Marie of Greece[10].
  • A child of Constantine II of Greece was Princess Alexia of Greece and Denmark[11].
  • A child of Constantine II of Greece was Pavlos, Crown Prince of Greece[12].
  • A child of Constantine II of Greece was Prince Nikolaos of Greece and Denmark[13].
  • A child of Constantine II of Greece was Princess Theodora of Greece and Denmark[14].
  • A child of Constantine II of Greece was Prince Philippos of Greece and Denmark[15].
  • Constantine II of Greece held citizenship in Greece[16].
  • Constantine II of Greece held citizenship in Kingdom of Greece[17].
  • Constantine II of Greece held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[18].
  • Greek was Constantine II of Greece's native language[19].
  • Constantine II of Greece's professions included monarch[4].
  • Constantine II of Greece's professions included sailor[5].
  • Constantine II of Greece held the position of King of the Hellenes[20].
  • Constantine II of Greece's education included a stint at Anavryta Classical Lyceum[21].
  • Constantine II of Greece's education included a stint at National and Kapodistrian University of Athens[22].
  • Constantine II of Greece was educated at University of Cambridge[23].
  • Constantine II of Greece's education included a stint at Victoria College[24].
  • Constantine II of Greece was educated at NATO School Oberammergau[25].
  • Constantine II of Greece received the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[26].
  • Constantine II of Greece received the Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Saint Olav‎[27].

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Origins and Family

Constantine II of Greece's place of birth was Athens[2]. His father was Paul of Greece[8]. His mother was Frederica of Hanover[9]. Greek was his native language[19].

Education

Educated at Anavryta Classical Lyceum[21], an educational institution[28], in Greece[29], founded in 1940[30]; National and Kapodistrian University of Athens[22], a university[31], in Greece[32], founded in 1837[33], headquartered in University of Athens[34]; University of Cambridge[23], a collegiate university[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1209[37], headquartered in Cambridge[38]; Victoria College[24], a school[39], in Egypt[40], founded in 1902[41]; and NATO School Oberammergau[25], a school[42], in Germany[43], founded in 1953[44].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include monarch[4] and sailor[5]. Constantine II of Greece held the position of King of the Hellenes[20].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[26], a grade of an order[45]; Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Saint Olav‎[27], a grade of an order[46], in Norway[47]; Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[48], a grade of an order[49], in Italy[50]; Knight of the Order of the Elephant[51]; Order of the Redeemer[52]; and Order of Saints George and Constantine[53].

Personal Life

Constantine II of Greece was married to Queen Anne-Marie of Greece[10]. Children include Princess Alexia of Greece and Denmark[11], an aristocrat[54], b. 1965[55], of Kingdom of Denmark[56], awarded the Order of the Redeemer[57]; Pavlos, Crown Prince of Greece[12], a businessperson[58], b. 1967[59], of Greece[60], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Elephant[61]; Prince Nikolaos of Greece and Denmark[13], an aristocrat[62], b. 1969[63], of Kingdom of Denmark[64], awarded the Order of the Redeemer[65]; Princess Theodora of Greece and Denmark[14], an actor[66], b. 1983[67], of United Kingdom[68], awarded the Order of Saints Olga and Sophia[69]; and Prince Philippos of Greece and Denmark[15], an aristocrat[70], b. 1986[71], of United Kingdom[72], awarded the Order of the Redeemer[73]. His religion is recorded as Eastern Orthodoxy[74].

Death and Burial

Constantine II of Greece passed away in Athens[3]. He is buried at Tatoi Royal Cemetery[7].

Why It Matters

Constantine II of Greece ranks in the top 0.53% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,015 views/month, #5,289 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[75] He is known by 42 alternative names across languages and contexts.[76]

FAQs

Where was Constantine II of Greece born?

Constantine II of Greece's place of birth was Athens[2].

Where did Constantine II of Greece die?

Constantine II of Greece passed away in Athens[3].

Who were Constantine II of Greece's parents?

Constantine II of Greece's father was Paul of Greece[8]. Constantine II of Greece's mother was Frederica of Hanover[9].

Who was Constantine II of Greece married to?

Constantine II of Greece's spouses include Queen Anne-Marie of Greece[10].

What did Constantine II of Greece do for work?

Constantine II of Greece worked as monarch[4] and sailor[5].

Where did Constantine II of Greece go to school?

Constantine II of Greece was educated at Anavryta Classical Lyceum[21], National and Kapodistrian University of Athens[22], University of Cambridge[23], and Victoria College[24].

What awards did Constantine II of Greece receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[26], Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Saint Olav‎[27], Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[48], and Knight of the Order of the Elephant[51].

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