VI. The World Wars and the Interwar Period, 1914–1945 > C. Europe, 1919–1945 > 19. The Balkan States > c. Greece > 1934, Oct. 19
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1934, Oct. 19
 
Zaimis elected president for five years.  1
 
1935, March 1
 
Rising of the Venizelists in Athens, Macedonia, and Crete as a protest against royalism. The movement was put down, after some fighting, by Gen. George Kondylis. Venizelos fled to France, during a purge of his supporters.  2
 
June 9
 
In the elections the followers of Tsaldaris and Kondylis secured most of the seats, the Republicans having abstained from voting.  3
 
Oct. 10
 
By a coup, Kondylis ousted Tsaldaris and induced Parliament to vote for the recall of the king.  4
 
Nov. 3
 
A farcical plebiscite resulted in an almost unanimous call for restoration of the monarchy.  5
 
Nov. 24
 
Return of George II, from exile in England. The king was supported by Britain (Ethiopian crisis) but was at the mercy of Kondylis.  6
 
 
 
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