Moreover, General Plastiras had had a stormy past with the royal family. Plastiras helped establish the Second Hellenic Republic in 1924 and twice - in 1933 and 1935 - tried to overthrow governments alleged to be plotting the restoration of the monarchy, though he now claimed to be fully reconciled with the dynasty.
Moreover, General Plastiras had a tumultuous history with the royal family. Plastiras helped found the Second Hellenic Republic in 1924 and attempted to overthrow governments twice - in 1933 and 1935 - that were suspected of planning the restoration of the monarchy, though he now declared full reconciliation with the dynasty.