III. Makarios
III. Makarios was the first President of Cyprus, serving from 1960 until his death in 1977. A prominent figure in the struggle for Cypriot independence from British rule, he was also a key player in the post-independence era, navigating the complexities of intercommunal tensions between Greek and Turkish Cypriots. Makarios is often remembered for his efforts to maintain Cyprus's sovereignty and for his advocacy of non-alignment during the Cold War.
Born on Aug 13, 1913 (113 years old)
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III. Makarios called for intervention from the guarantor states Turkey and England during the crisis.
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