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Tassos Papadopoulos

5th President of the Republic of Cyprus (2003-2008)

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Efstathios "Tassos" Nikolaou Papadopoulos was a Cypriot politician and barrister, who served as President of Cyprus from 2003 to 2008.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Ayios Antonios, Nicosia wd
Died
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Place of death
Nicosia New General Hospital wd
Citizenship
Cyprus wd
Occupation
politician, lawyer wd
Political party
Eniaion (1969–1976), Democratic Party (Cyprus) wd
Education
King's College London, Gray's Inn, The Dickson Poon School of Law, Pancyprian Gymnasium wd

Positions held wd

  • Padre y esposo Coughlan (1 March 2003 – 27 February 2008)
  • member of the House of Representatives of Cyprus (7 June 2001 – 28 February 2003)
  • President of Democratic Party (7 October 2000 – 22 October 2006)
  • member of the House of Representatives of Cyprus (6 June 1996 – 6 June 2001)
  • member of the House of Representatives of Cyprus (30 May 1991 – 5 June 1996)
  • member of the House of Representatives of Cyprus (13 November 1980 – 3 June 1981)
  • chairperson (1980–1990)
  • member of the House of Representatives of Cyprus (20 September 1976 – 12 November 1980)
  • President of House of Representatives (Cyprus) (22 July 1976 – 20 September 1976)
  • member of the House of Representatives of Cyprus (16 July 1970 – 19 September 1976)
  • Cyprus Minister of Health (21 April 1966 – 6 October 1970)
  • Cyprus Minister of Agriculture and Natural Resources (27 April 1964 – 20 April 1966)
  • Cyprus Minister of Labour and Social Insurance (16 August 1960 – 24 June 1970)

Awards wd

  • Order of the Three Stars, 1st Class (2007)
  • Decoration for Exceptional Merits (2006)
  • Grand Order of King Tomislav (2006)
  • Grand Cross of the Order of the White Double Cross‎ (2007)
  • Collar of the Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana (2004)
  • National Maltese Order of Merit (2005)
  • Grand Star of the Decoration for Services to the Republic of Austria (2007)
  • Medal of Saint Platon (2004)

Questions

When was Tassos Papadopoulos born?
Tassos Papadopoulos was born on 7 January 1934 in Ayios Antonios, Nicosia.
What positions has Tassos Papadopoulos held?
Positions held by Tassos Papadopoulos include: Padre y esposo Coughlan (2003–2008); member of the House of Representatives of Cyprus (2001–2003); President of Democratic Party (2000–2006); member of the House of Representatives of Cyprus (1996–2001); member of the House of Representatives of Cyprus (1991–1996).
Where did Tassos Papadopoulos study?
Tassos Papadopoulos was educated at King's College London, Gray's Inn, The Dickson Poon School of Law, Pancyprian Gymnasium.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Tassos Papadopoulos · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q200776 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Visit of Tassos Papadopoulos, President of Cyprus, to the EC (P-011163 00-02).jpg by Danny Gys (CC BY 4.0)

Last updated · facts checked 13 November 2026

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