GEORGE I. (1845-1913), king of the Hellenes, was the second son of Christian IX. of Denmark, and brother of Queen Alexandra of England. He was nominated for the Greek throne by the British Government, at the request of the Greek national assembly, on the expulsion of King Otto I. in 1862, his election being recognized by the Powers on June 6, 1863.
He was assassinated at Salonica on March 18, 1913, by a Greek named Schinas. For the events of his reign, see GREECE : History.