Alexander, King of the Hellenes (Greek: Αλέξανδρος, Βασιλεύς των Ελλήνων) (
1 August 1893–
25 October 1920) ruled Greece from
1917 to
1920.He was born on
1 August 1893 (
21 July O.S.) at
Tatoi near Athens, the second son of
Constantine I and his wife,
Sophie of Prussia.In 1917, Constantine I, known for his pro-German tendencies, insisted that Greece remain neutral in
World War I, while Prime Minister
Eleftherios Venizelos was determined to go to war in support of the
Triple Entente. At Venizelos' invitation, French and British troops entered Greece and forced Constantine I and his first born son
Crown Prince George into exile (see
National Schism). Young Alexander, a proponent of the
Megali Idea, was enthroned as King; in reality he had absolutely no power and was a rubber stamp for the Prime Minister, and his only real task was to visit the front frequently and rally the troops.
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