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Makarios III
August 13, 1913 – August 3, 1977
Greek Cypriot prelate and politician (1913–1977)
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Makarios III was a Greek Cypriot prelate and politician who served as Archbishop of the Church of Cyprus from 1950 to 1977 and as the first president of Cyprus between 1960 and July 1974, with a second term between December 1974 and 1977. He is widely regarded as the founding father or "Ethnarch" of the Republic of Cyprus, leading its transition from British colonial rule.
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- Birthday · August 13
- Anniversary · August 3
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