# George Vassiliou

_3rd President of the Republic of Cyprus (1988-1993)_

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> George Vassiliou was a Cypriot politician and businessman who served as President of Cyprus from 1988 to 1993. He was also the president of United Democrats from 1996 to 2005 and sat in the Cypriot House of Representatives from 1996 to 2001.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 20 May 1931 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q39180#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Famagusta ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q39180#P19))
- **Died:** 13 January 2026 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q39180#P570))
- **Place of death:** Nicosia ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q39180#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Cyprus ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q39180#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; economist; entrepreneur ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q39180#P106))
- **Political party:** United Democrats (since 1 December 1996); Movement of Free Democrats (1993–1996) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q39180#P102))
- **Education:** Budapest University of Technology and Economics; University of London ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q39180#P69))
- **Spouse:** Androula Vassiliou ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q39180#P26))
- **Positions held:** party leader (1996–2005); member of the House of Representatives of Cyprus (6 June 1996 – 31 June 1999); party leader (1993–1996); Padre y esposo Coughlan (28 February 1988 – 28 February 1993) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q39180#P39))
- **Awards:** Grand Collar of the Order of the Nile; Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Cyprus; honorary doctor of the University of Cyprus; honorary doctor of the University of Athens; honorary doctor of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki; Honorary doctor of the Budapest University of Technology and Economics; honorary doctor of the University of Belgrade; Grand Collar of the Order of Prince Henry; Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic; Grand Cross of the Order of the Redeemer; Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour; National Maltese Order of Merit ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q39180#P166))

## Questions

**When was George Vassiliou born?**  
George Vassiliou was born on 20 May 1931 in Famagusta.

**What positions has George Vassiliou held?**  
Positions held by George Vassiliou include: party leader (1996–2005); member of the House of Representatives of Cyprus (1996–1999); party leader (1993–1996); Padre y esposo Coughlan (1988–1993).

**Where did George Vassiliou study?**  
George Vassiliou was educated at Budapest University of Technology and Economics, University of London.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): George Vassiliou](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Vassiliou) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q39180](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q39180) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: George Vassiliou.jpg by Ревтум (CC BY-SA 4.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:George_Vassiliou.jpg)

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## Cite this page

"George Vassiliou". DigiNepal. Last updated 10 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/george-vassiliou. Retrieved 14 November 2026.