King Alexander

The second-born son of King Constantine I, was born on August 1, 1893 at Tatoi and reigned from 1917, when his father and elder brother - later King George II of Greece - were forced into exile, until October 25, 1920 when he died from gangrene acquired as the result of a monkey's bite. His reign coincided with the Greek occupation of Asia Minor following the first World War. The young monarch became popular with his army by visiting Asia Minor despite advice to the contrary. He also reconciled with PM Eleftherios Venizelos whom his father vehemently opposed.

King Alexander was married on November 17, 1919, in Athens, in total secrecy, to Aspasia Manou (1896 - 1972), a commoner. The marriage was not revealed to the public until late 1920 - after his death - though the relationship caused a scandal in 1919, forcing the couple into temporary exile. Their only child, Alexandra of Greece, was born after his death. She later married King Peter II of Yugoslavia.

Preceded by: King Constantine I

King of the Hellenes 1917–1920

Succeeded by: King Constantine I