# Makarios III

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

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Last updated: 2026-11-10

> 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.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 13 August 1913 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q153509#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Pano Panagia ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q153509#P19))
- **Died:** 3 August 1977 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q153509#P570))
- **Place of death:** Nicosia ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q153509#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Cyprus ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q153509#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; cleric; deacon ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q153509#P106))
- **Education:** National and Kapodistrian University of Athens; Boston University; Pancyprian Gymnasium ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q153509#P69))
- **Positions held:** 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) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q153509#P39))
- **Awards:** 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) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q153509#P166))

## 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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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Makarios III](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Makarios_III) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q153509](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q153509) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Makarios III and Robert F. Wagner NYWTS cropped.jpg by New York World-Telegram and the Sun staff photographer: Fernandez, Orlando, photographer. Cropped by Badseed using The GIMP. (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Makarios_III_and_Robert_F._Wagner_NYWTS_cropped.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

Text from the Wikipedia article Makarios III, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page's text is shared under the same licence. Facts from Wikidata (CC0). Image: Makarios III and Robert F. Wagner NYWTS cropped.jpg — New York World-Telegram and the Sun staff photographer: Fernandez, Orlando, photographer. Cropped by Badseed using The GIMP., Public domain.

## Cite this page

"Makarios III". DigiNepal. Last updated 10 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/makarios-iii. Retrieved 14 November 2026.