1837

Events

January

• January 5: Athens City Council President Ioannis Makriyiannis brings up the subject of a constitution during a session. His suggestion is greeted with applause by the Council.
• January 7: The modern city of Sparta is re-established in the same location as the ancient city.

May

• May 3: Foundation of the University of Athens.

Births

July

• July 5: Patriarch Joachim IV of Constantinople