Spyros Kyprianou Σπύρος Κυπριανού
2nd President of the Republic of Cyprus
In office September 3, 1977 – February 28, 1988
Preceded by	Makarios III
Succeeded by	George Vasiliou
8th President of the [[House of Representatives of Cyprus		House of Representatives]]
In office June, 1996 – 2000
Preceded by	Alexis Galanos
Succeeded by	Dimitris Christofias
3rd President of the [[House of Representatives of Cyprus		House of Representatives]]
In office June, 1976 – 1977
Preceded by	Tassos Papadopoulos
Succeeded by	Alekos Michaelides
1st President of DIKO
In office 1976 – 2000
Succeeded by	Tassos Papadopoulos
Born	October 28, 1932(1932-10-28) Limassol
Died	March 12, 2002 (aged 69) Nicosia
Political party	Democratic Party (Dimokratikon Komma)
Religion	Eastern Orthodox

This article is about the late president of Cyprus. The President of Cyprus is the Head of state and the Head of government of the Republic of Cyprus. Events 36 BC - In the Battle of Naulochus, Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, Admiral of Octavian, defeats Sextus Pompeius Also 1977 (album by Ash. Year 1977 ( MCMLXXVII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays Events 202 BC - coronation ceremony of Liu Bang as Emperor Gaozu of Han takes place initiating four centuries of the Han Dynasty 's rule Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar) Makarios III (Μακάριος Γ born Mihail Christodoulou Mouskos (Greek Μιχαήλ Χριστοδούλου Μούσκος) on August 13, George Vasos Vasiliou (Γιώργος Βασιλείου (born 1931 in Famagusta, Cyprus) was President of the Republic of Cyprus from Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Alexis Galanos (Greeκ Αλέξης Γαλανός 30 August 1940) is a Cypriot Politician. Dimitris Christofias (Δημήτρης Χριστόφιας also "Demetris" is a left-wing Greek Cypriot politician and the current and sixth Year 1976 ( MCMLXXVI) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Also 1977 (album by Ash. Year 1977 ( MCMLXXVII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays Tassos Nikolaou Papadopoulos (in Greek, Τάσσος Νικολάου Παπαδόπουλος &ndash born January 7, 1934 in Nicosia Alekos Michaelides (1933 &ndash January 6 2008) was a Cypriot politician The Democratic Party ( Greek: Δημοκρατικό Κόμμα Dimokratikó Kómma) is a centrist Political party in Cyprus, founded Year 1976 ( MCMLXXVI) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Tassos Nikolaou Papadopoulos (in Greek, Τάσσος Νικολάου Παπαδόπουλος &ndash born January 7, 1934 in Nicosia Events 306 - Maxentius is proclaimed Roman Emperor. 312 - Battle of Milvian Bridge: Constantine Year 1932 ( MCMXXXII) was a Leap year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. Limassol or Lemesos ( Greek: Λεμεσός, Lemesos; Turkish: Limasol, alt Events 538 - Witiges, king of the Ostrogoths ends his siege of Rome and retreats to Ravenna, leaving See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Nicosia, known locally as Lefkosia (Λευκωσία Lefkoşa is the Capital and largest city of Cyprus. The Democratic Party ( Greek: Δημοκρατικό Κόμμα Dimokratikó Kómma) is a centrist Political party in Cyprus, founded The Eastern Orthodox Church is the second largest single Christian Communion in the world For the indoor sports hall see Spyros Kyprianou Arena. The Spyros Kyprianou Athletic Centre is the biggest and the most imposing multi dynamic indoor athletic arena in Cyprus.

Spyros Achilleos Kyprianou (or Cyprianou) (October 28, 1932 – March 12, 2002) was one of the most important modern Cypriot politicians. Events 306 - Maxentius is proclaimed Roman Emperor. 312 - Battle of Milvian Bridge: Constantine Year 1932 ( MCMXXXII) was a Leap year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 538 - Witiges, king of the Ostrogoths ends his siege of Rome and retreats to Ravenna, leaving See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Cyprus (Κύπρος transliterated: Kýpros,; Kıbrıs officially the Republic of Cyprus (Κυπριακή Δημοκρατία Kypriakī́ Dīmokratía A politician (from Greek " Polis " is an individual who is involved in influencing public decision making through the influence of Politics or a person He served as President of the Republic of Cyprus from 1977 to 1988. The President of Cyprus is the Head of state and the Head of government of the Republic of Cyprus.

Kyprianou was born in Limassol in 1932. Limassol or Lemesos ( Greek: Λεμεσός, Lemesos; Turkish: Limasol, alt He studied Economics and Commerce at the City of London College and law at Gray΄s Inn. He also studied comparative law, receiving a diploma.

During the time he spent in London as a student, Kyprianou founded the National Union of Cypriot Students in England (E. London ( ˈlʌndən is the capital and largest urban area in the United Kingdom. England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland F. E. K. A. ) of which he was the first President. In 1952 he was appointed Secretary of Archbishop Makarios in London and in 1954 he assumed responsibility for the Office of the Secretary of the Cyprus Ethnarchy in London, the major objective of which was to inform British public opinion on the Cyprus issue. This is a list of Archbishops of the Autocephalous Greek Cypriot Orthodox Church since its foundation with known dates of Enthronement: St Makarios III (Μακάριος Γ born Mihail Christodoulou Mouskos (Greek Μιχαήλ Χριστοδούλου Μούσκος) on August 13, London ( ˈlʌndən is the capital and largest urban area in the United Kingdom. This effort was intensified after the start of the liberation struggle in Cyprus in 1955. EOKA ( Εθνική Οργάνωσις Κυπρίων Αγωνιστών, Ethniki Organosis Kyprion Agoniston ( Greek for National Organisation Year 1955 ( MCMLV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1955 Gregorian calendar) Due to this activity, he was forced to leave the UK in June 1956 and went to Greece. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Year 1956 ( MCMLVI) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Greece (Ελλάδα transliterated: Elláda, historically, Ellás,) officially the Hellenic Republic (Ελληνική Δημοκρατία There, he collaborated with the Panhellenic Committee for Self-Determination for Cyprus which aimed to raise the profile of the Cyprus case on the international scene.

From August 1956 to March 1957, Kyprianou represented the Cyprus Ethnarchy in New York. Year 1956 ( MCMLVI) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1957 ( MCMLVII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1957 Gregorian calendar) New York ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States and is the nation's third most populous Later, he was allowed to return to his London post as representative of the Cyprus Ethnarchy. He stayed in London until the signing of the London - Zurich Agreements for the independence of Cyprus and returned to Cyprus with Archbishop Makarios in March 1959. The year 1959 ( MCMLIX) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.

During the transitional period after the signing of the agreements on Cyprus, Kyprianou represented the Greek Cypriot side at the Athens Conference for the drafting of the Agreement on the Application of the Tripartite Alliance (Cyprus - Greece - Turkey), this was provided for in the London - Zurich Agreements. Greek Cypriots ( Greek: Ελληνοκύπριοι Turkish: Kıbrıslı Rumlar are the ethnic Greek population of Cyprus.

After the declaration of the independence of Cyprus in August 1960, the President of the Republic of Cyprus Archbishop Makarios appointed Kyprianou Minister of Justice and, a few days later, Minister of Foreign Affairs. Year 1960 ( MCMLX) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.

As Minister of Foreign Affairs, he repeatedly represented Cyprus at the U.N. Security Council, and in sessions of the U. The United Nations ( UN) is an International organization whose stated aims are to facilitate cooperation in International law, International security N. General Assembly during debates on the Cyprus issue. He also participated in meetings of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe, of which he served as Chairman from April to December 1967. Year 1967 ( MCMLXVII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the 1967 Gregorian calendar. In addition, he visited countries and represented Cyprus in negotiations with foreign governments.

In September 1964, in Moscow, he signed the Agreement for Soviet Military Aid to Cyprus. Year 1964 ( MCMLXIV) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the 1964 Gregorian calendar. Moscow (Москва́ romanised: Moskvá, IPA: see also other names) is the Capital and the largest city of

He resigned from his post as Minister of Foreign Affairs on May 5, 1972, after a dispute with the military regime in Athens. Events 553 - The Second Council of Constantinople begins 1215 - Rebel Barons renounce their allegiance to King John Year 1972 ( MCMLXXII) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Regime of the Colonels redirects here For the Polish regime of colonels see Colonels' group.

After this resignation, he worked as a lawyer and a legal counsellor. On August 1, 1974, following the coup of the Greek junta and the Turkish invasion in Cyprus, Kyprianou went to Athens where he had talks with the Government of National Unity, which took over following the collapse of the junta. Events 30 BC - Octavian (later known as Augustus enters Alexandria, Egypt, bringing it under the control of the Roman Year 1974 ( MCMLXXIV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the 1974 Gregorian calendar. He travelled between Athens and London where President Makarios was staying temporarily. In September 1974, he headed the Cyprus delegation to the General Assembly of the United Nations during the debate on Cyprus. Membership For two articles dealing with membership in the General Assembly see General Assembly members In February 1975, he attended the Security Council meeting in New York as member of the Cyprus delegation. Year 1975 ( MCMLXXV) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.

On May 12, 1976, he announced the establishment of the Democratic Party. Events 1191 - Richard I of England marries Berengaria of Navarre. Year 1976 ( MCMLXXVI) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. In the parliamentary elections of September 5, 1976, the Democratic Party won 21 seats out of a total of 35 in the House of Representatives, and Kyprianou was elected President of the House. Events 1590 - Alexander Farnese 's army forces Henry IV of France to raise the siege of Paris. Year 1976 ( MCMLXXVI) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The Democratic Party ( Greek: Δημοκρατικό Κόμμα Dimokratikó Kómma) is a centrist Political party in Cyprus, founded

After the death of the President of the Republic Archbishop Makarios on August 3, 1977, Kyprianou became Acting President of the Republic, in accordance with the constitution. Events 8 - Roman Empire General Tiberius defeats Dalmatians on the river Bathinus. Also 1977 (album by Ash. Year 1977 ( MCMLXXVII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays On September 3, 1977, he was unanimously elected President of the Republic to serve the remaining term of office of Archbishop Makarios. Events 36 BC - In the Battle of Naulochus, Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, Admiral of Octavian, defeats Sextus Pompeius Also 1977 (album by Ash. Year 1977 ( MCMLXXVII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays He also replaced Makarios as Secretary General of the International Parliament for Safety and Peace. The International Parliament for Safety and Peace (IPSP also known as International States Parliament, is an International organization based in Palermo

In the presidential elections of February 28, 1978, and February 13, 1983, he was reelected as President of the Republic, the first time being elected unopposed. Elections in Cyprus gives information on Election and election results in Cyprus. Events 202 BC - coronation ceremony of Liu Bang as Emperor Gaozu of Han takes place initiating four centuries of the Han Dynasty 's rule Year 1978 ( MCMLXXVIII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1978 Gregorian calendar) Events 1258 - Baghdad falls to the Mongols, and the Abbasid Caliphate is destroyed Year 1983 ( MCMLXXXIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar) He was defeated by George Vasiliou at the elections in 1988. George Vasos Vasiliou (Γιώργος Βασιλείου (born 1931 in Famagusta, Cyprus) was President of the Republic of Cyprus from Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar)

As President of the Republic of Cyprus, he visited many countries and participated in sessions of the United Nations, as well as summit conferences of the Non-Aligned Movement and the Commonwealth of Nations. The United Nations ( UN) is an International organization whose stated aims are to facilitate cooperation in International law, International security The Non-Aligned Movement ( NAM) is an International organization of states considering themselves not formally aligned with or against any major power bloc

Kyprianou was awarded medals of honour, distinctions and decorations by various countries.

Following the parliamentary elections of May 26, 1996, Kyprianou was elected President of the House of Representatives. Events 451 - The Battle of Avarayr between Armenian rebels and the Sassanid Empire takes place Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar)

He was married and had two sons. His second son, Markos Kyprianou, also entered politics. el-Latn Márkos Kyprianoú (Μάρκος Κυπριανού ˈmarkɔs kipriaːˈnu (born 22 January 1960 in Limassol) is a Cypriot politician He was European Commissioner from 2004 to 2008 and is currently Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus. A European Commissioner is a member of the 27-member European Commission.

Spyros Kyprianou died on 12 March 2002 after a long fight with cancer. Events 538 - Witiges, king of the Ostrogoths ends his siege of Rome and retreats to Ravenna, leaving See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar.