About this episode

This episode explores the assassination of King George I of Greece and its implications for the country.

In this episode of Compact Murder, we explore the assassination of King George I of Greece, a royal killing that took place in Thessaloniki on 18 March 1913, just as Greece was celebrating major victories in the First Balkan War. Born Prince William of Denmark, George had ruled Greece for almost fifty years before Alexandros Schinas shot him during an ordinary walk through the city. But was Schinas a lone, unstable killer, a political radical, or the visible face of something darker? This is the story of a murder that ended a reign, deepened suspicion, and left Greece facing an uncertain future. Visit our website: Compact Murder Find us on our social media sites: Facebook Instagram Pinterest Youtube #CompactMurder, #KingGeorgeI, #GeorgeIOfGreece, #GreekHistory, #RoyalAssassination, #AlexandrosSchinas, #Thessaloniki, #BalkanWars, #TrueCrimeHistory, #HistoricalMurder, #PoliticalAssassination, #ModernGreekHistory

People in this episode

Host: Compact Murder

Topics covered

• royal assassination
• Greek history
• political radicalism
• First Balkan War
• historical murder
• uncertain future

Keywords

• King George I
• Alexandros Schinas
• Thessaloniki
• Balkan Wars
• political assassination
• true crime history
• modern Greek history

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Compact Murder

Places: Greece, Thessaloniki

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