George II of Greece

King of Greece (r. 1922-1924, 1935-1947)
Person human Q152935
George II of Greece
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George II of Greece

Summary

George II of Greece is a human[1]. His place of birth was Tatoi Palace[2]. He was born on July 19, 1890[3]. He passed away in Athens[4]. He died on April 1, 1947[5]. He worked as a monarch[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • George II of Greece's place of birth was Tatoi Palace[2].
  • George II of Greece died in Athens[4].
  • George II of Greece was born on July 19, 1890[3].
  • George II of Greece was born on August 1, 1890[8].
  • George II of Greece died on April 1, 1947[5].
  • George II of Greece is buried at Tatoi Royal Cemetery[9].
  • George II of Greece's father was Constantine I of Greece[10].
  • George II of Greece's mother was Sophia of Prussia[11].
  • George II of Greece was married to Princess Elisabeth of Romania[12].
  • George II of Greece held citizenship in Greece[13].
  • George II of Greece worked as a monarch[6].
  • George II of Greece held the position of King of the Hellenes[14].
  • George II of Greece held the position of King of the Hellenes[15].
  • George II of Greece received the Distinguished Service Order[16].
  • George II of Greece received the Order of the White Eagle (Second Polish Republic)[17].
  • George II of Greece received the War Cross[18].
  • George II of Greece received the Order of the Redeemer[19].
  • George II of Greece received the Order of the Dannebrog[20].
  • George II of Greece received the Knight of the Order of the Elephant[21].
  • George II of Greece was a member of Hellenic Olympic Committee[22].
  • George II of Greece's religion is recorded as Greek Orthodoxy[23].
  • George II of Greece is recorded as male[24].
  • George II of Greece's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • George II of Greece's family is recorded as House of Glücksburg (Greece)[26].
  • George II of Greece's military branch is recorded as Hellenic Armed Forces[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Tatoi Palace[2], George II of Greece… Recorded date of birth include July 19, 1890[3] and August 1, 1890[8]. His father was Constantine I of Greece[10]. His mother was Sophia of Prussia[11].

Career and Affiliations

George II of Greece worked as a monarch[6]. Positions held include King of the Hellenes[14], a hereditary office[28], in Greece[29], founded in 1832[30].

Recognition

Awards received include Distinguished Service Order[16], a military decoration[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1886[33]; Order of the White Eagle (Second Polish Republic)[17]; War Cross[18], a cross[34], in Norway[35], founded in 1941[36]; Order of the Redeemer[19], an order[37], in Greece[38], founded in 1833[39]; Order of the Dannebrog[20], an order of merit[40], in Denmark[41], founded in 1671[42]; and Knight of the Order of the Elephant[21], a grade of an order[43], in Denmark[44].

Personal Life

George II of Greece was married to Princess Elisabeth of Romania[12]. His religion is recorded as Greek Orthodoxy[23].

Death and Burial

George II of Greece died on April 1, 1947[5]. He died in Athens[4]. He is buried at Tatoi Royal Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

George II of Greece has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was George II of Greece born?

Born in Tatoi Palace[2], George II of Greece…

Where did George II of Greece die?

George II of Greece passed away in Athens[4].

Who were George II of Greece's parents?

George II of Greece's father was Constantine I of Greece[10]. George II of Greece's mother was Sophia of Prussia[11].

Who was George II of Greece married to?

George II of Greece's spouses include Princess Elisabeth of Romania[12].

What did George II of Greece do for work?

George II of Greece worked as monarch[6].

What awards did George II of Greece receive?

Honors received include Distinguished Service Order[16], Order of the White Eagle (Second Polish Republic)[17], War Cross[18], and Order of the Redeemer[19].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [25] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [26] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [23] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [27] . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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