Constantine II of Greece
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Constantine II of Greece was born June 2, 1940, in Athens.[1][2][3][4][5][6] 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.[7] 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.[8] He died January 10, 2023, in Athens, with the cause of death listed as stroke.[9][6][10][11].
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Tatoi Royal Cemetery[6]
- Father: Paul of Greece[7]
- Mother: Frederica of Hanover[8]
- Spouse: Queen Anne-Marie of Greece[9]
- Child: Princess Alexia of Greece and Denmark[10], Pavlos, Crown Prince of Greece[11], Prince Nikolaos of Greece and Denmark[12], Princess Theodora of Greece and Denmark[13], Prince Philippos of Greece and Denmark[14]
- Country of citizenship: Greece[15], Kingdom of Greece[16], Kingdom of Denmark[17]
- Native language: Modern Greek[18]
- Position held: King of the Hellenes[19]
- Educated at: Anavryta Classical Lyceum[20], National and Kapodistrian University of Athens[21], University of Cambridge[22], Victoria College[23], NATO School Oberammergau[24]
- Award received: Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[25], Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Saint Olav[26], Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[27], Knight of the Order of the Elephant[28], Order of the Redeemer[29], Order of Saints George and Constantine[30], Order of the Phoenix[31], Order of the Golden Fleece[32], Order of St. Olav[33], Order of George I[34], Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[35], Order of the Gold Lion of the House of Nassau[36], Royal Order of the Seraphim[37], anniversary medal at the occasion of the 2500th anniversary of the founding of the Iranian Empire[38]
- Member of: International Olympic Committee[39], International Soling Association[40], World Sailing[41]
- Religion or worldview: Eastern Orthodoxy[42]
- Sex or gender: male[43]
- Family: House of Glücksburg (Greece)[44], House of Glücksburg[45]
- Noble title: King of the Hellenes[46], Crown Prince of Greece[47], prince[48]
- Military branch: Hellenic Armed Forces[49]
- Commons category: Constantine II of Greece[50]
- Military, police or special rank: field marshal[51], marshal[52], admiral of the fleet[53]
Why It Matters
Constantine II of Greece has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 70 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]
FAQs
Where was Constantine II of Greece born?
Constantine II of Greece's place of birth was Psychiko palace[1].
Where did Constantine II of Greece die?
Constantine II of Greece passed away in Hygeia Hospital[2].
Who were Constantine II of Greece's parents?
Constantine II of Greece's father was Paul of Greece[7]. Constantine II of Greece's mother was Frederica of Hanover[8].
Who was Constantine II of Greece married to?
Constantine II of Greece's spouses include Queen Anne-Marie of Greece[9].
What did Constantine II of Greece do for work?
Constantine II of Greece worked as a monarch[3] and sailor[4].
Where did Constantine II of Greece go to school?
Constantine II of Greece was educated at Anavryta Classical Lyceum[20], National and Kapodistrian University of Athens[21], University of Cambridge[22], and Victoria College[23].
What awards did Constantine II of Greece receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[25], Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Saint Olav[26], Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[27], and Knight of the Order of the Elephant[28].