Δ1. History of King Otto and Greece

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Who was chosen as the king of Greece in 1832?

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The 17-year-old prince Otto, son of King Ludwig of Bavaria.

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What did the three Great Powers guarantee for Greece?

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The regime of the country, its independence, and its borders.

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When did King Otto arrive in Greece?

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January 1833.

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What was established in Greece during the regency of the Bavarians?

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The administration, justice, educational system, and the economy were organized.

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What significant change occurred in December 1834 regarding the capital of Greece?

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The capital was moved from Nafplio to Athens.

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What educational institutions were founded in Athens?

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Schools for all levels of education, a Teacher's College, and a University.

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When did the University in Athens start operating?

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1837.

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What was the status of the Church of Greece during Otto's reign?

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It was declared autocephalous, meaning administratively independent from the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople.

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What issue strained the relations between the Greek state and the Ottoman Empire?

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The issue of enslaved Greeks living outside its borders.

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What agreement was signed in 1855?

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The first commercial and maritime agreement between Greeks and Ottoman Turks.