The Revolution of 3 September 1843 marked the end of absolute monarchy in Greece. The successful uprising, led by the Greek Army with the support of a large part of the Greek people, resulted in the granting of a constitution and the adoption of universal suffrage. Among the main leaders of the revolt was cavalry colonel Dimitrios Kallergis. Background – The first years of the Modern Greek State The Greek War of Independence was declared in 1821, following almost four centuries of Ottoman o...
