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A '''referendum on becoming a republic''' was held in [[Greece]] on 13 April 1924.<ref name=NS>[[Dieter Nohlen|Nohlen, D]] & Stöver, P (2010) ''Elections in Europe: A data handbook'', p830 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7</ref> It followed the catastrophic outcome of the [[Asia Minor Campaign]] in which Greek dreams of recapturing [[Constantinople]] were dashed. As a result of the military defeat, [[Constantine I of Greece|King Constantine I]] was forced to abdicate in favor of his son, [[George II of Greece|King George II]]. King George himself later went into exile in [[Romania]], the home of his wife, while the government debated the fate of the monarchy. Ultimately, a plebiscite was called. This referendum, following the restoration of the monarchy in 1920, reflected the see-saw nature of the Greek electorate and the then-present dominance of the [[Liberal Party (Greece)|Liberal]] and Republican [[Venizelism|Venizelists]] in Greek politics and abolished the Crown for 11 years. On 25 March 1924 the [[Second Hellenic Republic]] was proclaimed.
A referendum on becoming a republic was held in [[Greece]] on 13 April 1924.<ref name=NS>[[Dieter Nohlen]] & Philip Stöver (2010) ''Elections in Europe: A data handbook'', p830 {{ISBN|978-3-8329-5609-7}}</ref> It followed the catastrophic outcome of the [[Asia Minor Campaign]]. As a result of the military defeat, [[Constantine I of Greece|King Constantine I]] was forced to abdicate (27 September 1922) in favor of his son, [[George II of Greece|King George II]]. King George himself later went into exile in the [[Kingdom of Romania]], the home of his wife [[Elisabeth of Romania]], while the government debated the fate of the monarchy. Ultimately, a plebiscite was called. This referendum, following the restoration of Constantine I in 1920, reflected the see-saw nature of the Greek electorate and the then-present dominance of the [[Liberal Party (Greece)|Liberal]] and Republican [[Venizelism|Venizelists]] in Greek politics and abolished the Crown.

In the lead up to the referendum, Prime Minister [[Alexandros Papanastasiou]] favoured the vote for the Republic, while [[Eleftherios Venizelos|Venizelos]] kept a neutral stance.{{fact|date=July 2020}} Nonetheless, on 25 March 1924 the [[Second Hellenic Republic]] was proclaimed by parliament.{{fact|date=July 2020}}


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Latest revision as of 12:20, 25 February 2024

1924 Greek republic referendum
13 April 1924
Results
Choice
 Votes %
Yes 758,472 69.98%
No 325,322 30.02%
Valid votes 1,083,794 99.97%
Invalid or blank votes 291 0.03%
Total votes 1,084,085 100.00%
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A referendum on becoming a republic was held in Greece on 13 April 1924.[1] It followed the catastrophic outcome of the Asia Minor Campaign. As a result of the military defeat, King Constantine I was forced to abdicate (27 September 1922) in favor of his son, King George II. King George himself later went into exile in the Kingdom of Romania, the home of his wife Elisabeth of Romania, while the government debated the fate of the monarchy. Ultimately, a plebiscite was called. This referendum, following the restoration of Constantine I in 1920, reflected the see-saw nature of the Greek electorate and the then-present dominance of the Liberal and Republican Venizelists in Greek politics and abolished the Crown.

In the lead up to the referendum, Prime Minister Alexandros Papanastasiou favoured the vote for the Republic, while Venizelos kept a neutral stance.[citation needed] Nonetheless, on 25 March 1924 the Second Hellenic Republic was proclaimed by parliament.[citation needed]

Results

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Choice Votes %
For 758,472 70.0
Against 325,322 30.0
Invalid/blank votes 291 –
Total 1,084,085 100
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

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  1. ^ Dieter Nohlen & Philip Stöver (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p830 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7
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