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Statue of Makarios III (1913-1977), Archbishop and Primate of the autocephalous Church of Cyprus and first President of Cyprus in Akaki, Cyprus
Makarios III (born Michael Christodoulou Mouskos; 13 August 1913 - 3 August 1977) was a Greek Cypriot clergyman and politician, who served as the Archbishop and Primate of the autocephalous Church of Cyprus (1950-1977) and as the first President of Cyprus (1960-1977). In his three terms as president he survived four assassination attempts and a coup d'etat. He is widely regarded by Greek Cypriots as the Father of the Nation or "Ethnarch".
Size: 5760px × 3840px
Location: Akaki, Nicosia District, Cyprus, Europe
Photo credit: © DE ROCKER / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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