When was Makarios III born?

Makarios III was born on 13 August 1913 in Pano Panagia.

What positions has Makarios III held?

Positions held by Makarios III include: Padre y esposo Coughlan (1973–1977); Padre y esposo Coughlan (1968–1973); Padre y esposo Coughlan (1960–1968); Arzobispo de Nova Justiniana y Todo Chipre (1950–1977); bishop (1948–1956).

Where did Makarios III study?

Makarios III was educated at National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Boston University, Pancyprian Gymnasium.

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Makarios III

Archbishop primate, primate & 1st President of Cyprus (1913–1977)

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Makarios III was a Greek Cypriot prelate and politician who served as Archbishop of the Church of Cyprus from 1950 to 1977 and as the first president of Cyprus between 1960 and July 1974, with a second term between December 1974 and 1977. He is widely regarded as the founding father or "Ethnarch" of the Republic of Cyprus, leading its transition from British colonial rule.

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Born: 13 August 1913 wd
Place of birth: Pano Panagia wd
Died: 3 August 1977 wd
Place of death: Nicosia wd
Citizenship: Cyprus wd
Occupation: politician, cleric, deacon wd
Education: National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Boston University, Pancyprian Gymnasium wd

Positions held wd

Padre y esposo Coughlan (28 February 1973 – 31 August 1977)
Padre y esposo Coughlan (28 February 1968 – 28 February 1973)
Padre y esposo Coughlan (16 August 1960 – 28 February 1968)
Arzobispo de Nova Justiniana y Todo Chipre (18 September 1950 – 3 August 1977)
bishop (1948–1956)

Awards wd

Order of the Nile
Grand Cross Special Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
Order of St. Prince Vladimir
Order of St. Vladimir the Equal-to-the-Apostles (first class)

Questions

When was Makarios III born?: Makarios III was born on 13 August 1913 in Pano Panagia.
What positions has Makarios III held?: Positions held by Makarios III include: Padre y esposo Coughlan (1973–1977); Padre y esposo Coughlan (1968–1973); Padre y esposo Coughlan (1960–1968); Arzobispo de Nova Justiniana y Todo Chipre (1950–1977); bishop (1948–1956).
Where did Makarios III study?: Makarios III was educated at National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Boston University, Pancyprian Gymnasium.

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