# Glafcos Clerides

_Cypriot lawyer and politician (1919–2013), President of Cyprus from 1993 to 2003_

Canonical: https://diginpl.com/people/glafcos-clerides
Last updated: 2026-11-10

> Glafcos Ioannou Clerides was a Cypriot statesman who served as President of Cyprus in 1974 and from 1993 to 2003.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 24 April 1919 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q317648#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Nicosia ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q317648#P19))
- **Died:** 15 November 2013 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q317648#P570))
- **Place of death:** Evangelistria Medical Centre ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q317648#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Cyprus ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q317648#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; lawyer ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q317648#P106))
- **Political party:** Democratic Rally (1976–2013); Eniaion (1969–1976); Patriotic Front (1959–1969) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q317648#P102))
- **Education:** King's College London; The Dickson Poon School of Law; Pancyprian Gymnasium ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q317648#P69))
- **Spouse:** Lila Irene Clerides ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q317648#P26))
- **Positions held:** Padre y esposo Coughlan (28 February 1998 – 28 February 2003); Padre y esposo Coughlan (28 February 1993 – 28 February 1998); honorary presidency (1993–2013); member of the House of Representatives of Cyprus (30 May 1991 – 27 February 1993); member of the House of Representatives of Cyprus (12 December 1985 – 29 May 1991); member of the House of Representatives of Cyprus (4 June 1981 – 11 December 1985); President of Democratic Rally (1976–1993); President of House of Representatives (Cyprus) (16 July 1970 – 22 July 1976); member of the House of Representatives of Cyprus (16 July 1970 – 19 September 1976); chairperson (1969–1976); member of the House of Representatives of Cyprus (1969–1970); President of House of Representatives (Cyprus) (16 August 1960 – 15 July 1970); member of the House of Representatives of Cyprus (1960–1969); chairperson (1959–1969) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q317648#P39))
- **Awards:** Grand Cross of the Order of the Redeemer ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q317648#P166))

## Questions

**When was Glafcos Clerides born?**  
Glafcos Clerides was born on 24 April 1919 in Nicosia.

**What positions has Glafcos Clerides held?**  
Positions held by Glafcos Clerides include: Padre y esposo Coughlan (1998–2003); Padre y esposo Coughlan (1993–1998); honorary presidency (1993–2013); member of the House of Representatives of Cyprus (1991–1993); member of the House of Representatives of Cyprus (1985–1991).

**Where did Glafcos Clerides study?**  
Glafcos Clerides was educated at King's College London, The Dickson Poon School of Law, Pancyprian Gymnasium.

## Related

- [George Vassiliou](https://diginpl.com/people/george-vassiliou)
- [Makarios III](https://diginpl.com/people/makarios-iii)
- [Demetris Christofias](https://diginpl.com/people/demetris-christofias)
- [Tassos Papadopoulos](https://diginpl.com/people/tassos-papadopoulos)
- [Nikos Christodoulides](https://diginpl.com/people/nikos-christodoulides)
- [Spyros Kyprianou](https://diginpl.com/people/spyros-kyprianou)
- [Pierre-Georges Castex](https://diginpl.com/people/pierre-georges-castex)
- [Roland Mousnier](https://diginpl.com/people/roland-mousnier)
- [Éric de Rothschild](https://diginpl.com/people/eric-de-rothschild)
- [Morris B. Abram](https://diginpl.com/people/morris-b-abram)
- [Henriette Alimen](https://diginpl.com/people/henriette-alimen)
- [Bernard Gèze](https://diginpl.com/people/bernard-geze)

## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Glafcos Clerides](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glafcos_Clerides) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q317648](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q317648) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Glafcos Clerides, 1993.jpg by European Commission (CC BY 4.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Glafcos_Clerides,_1993.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

Text from the Wikipedia article Glafcos Clerides, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page's text is shared under the same licence. Facts from Wikidata (CC0). Image: Glafcos Clerides, 1993.jpg — European Commission, CC BY 4.0.

## Cite this page

"Glafcos Clerides". DigiNepal. Last updated 10 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/glafcos-clerides. Retrieved 14 November 2026.