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.
Additionally, General Plastiras had a tumultuous relationship with the royal family. He helped establish the Second Hellenic Republic in 1924 and twice - in 1933 and 1935 - tried to remove governments that were believed to be working towards restoring the monarchy, though he later claimed full reconciliation with the dynasty.