OR resignation of Leopold From the Greek throne in May 1830, the issue of the election of a European ruler for the newly established Greek state, which was officially founded on January 22nd/February 3, 1830, brought to light. his Otto. Although he was a minor, only 15 years old, he came from a family, that of Vittersbach, who had allocated huge sums in favor of him Racing of the Greeks For independence actively participating in the philhellenic movement. However, Otto was not chosen at that time by the forces.
After the murder of John Kapodistrias In September/October 1831, the country entered a period of internal riots and governance, during which various factions clashed with each other to promote their interests. The immediate election of a new ruler was therefore urgent. The representatives of the Great Powers They were considering various princes of European houses For the post of monarch of Greece. Most, however, did not meet the conditions, bringing back to the forefront of the election of Bavarian Prince. On 1/13 February 1832, the Conference of the forces suggested that Ludovicos take on the young Otto the crown of Greece, which he accepted on behalf of his son.
Otto enthusiastically accepted the news of his election to the throne of Greece.
The news arrived in Greece in March and the National Assembly approved the decision of the forces, hoping to end the period of rule. April 25/7th 1832 signed to London Treaty between the United Kingdom, France, Russia and Bavaria, which He recognized Greece as an independent kingdom under the hegemony of the minor still Otto and the guarantee of the three protector forces. The fact that Otto was a minor did not affect the forces in making their decision. According to Articles 9-10 of the Treaty, Ludovic was authorized to appoint a three-member regent, which would exercise power until Otto adults on May 20/June 1835. The Treaty specified that the northern borders of the country would follow the country of Ambrakos Volos.
Otto enthusiastically accepted the news of his election to the throne of Greece. After Ludwig’s command, Started Intensive Courses of Modern Greek and Administration of a State. When the latest details were arranged on November 24/December 6, 1832, the young king began his journey to Greece.
The arrival of Otto at the port of Nafplio caused the enthusiasm of the concentrated crowd.
On January 25/February 6, 1833, the first ruler of independent Greece stepped foot on Greek land, causing the enthusiasm of the Port of Nafplio Port. “Today the homeland is reborn and is being suspended, which has been lost and off and off“, Ioannis Makrigiannis wrote, referring to the oaths of Otto. The population of the small Greek kingdom wishes its suffering quickly with the advent of the new Bavarian king.
Column: Myrto Katsigera, Vassilis Minakakis, Antigoni-Despina Poumenidou, Athanasios Syroplakis
