Spyros Kyprianou

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Spyros Kyprianou
Σπύρος Κυπριανού
Kyprianou in 1978
2nd President of Cyprus
In office 3 August 1977 – 28 February 1988 Acting until 28 February 1978
Preceded by	Makarios III
Succeeded by	George Vassiliou
3rd and 8th President of the House of Representatives
In office June 1996 – 2001
Preceded by	Alexis Galanos
Succeeded by	Demetris Christofias
In office June 1976 – 1977
Preceded by	Tassos Papadopoulos
Succeeded by	Alekos Michaelides
1st President of DIKO
In office 1976–2000
Succeeded by	Tassos Papadopoulos
Personal details
Born	(1932-10-28)28 October 1932 Limassol, Cyprus
Died	12 March 2002(2002-03-12) (aged 69) Nicosia, Cyprus
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Mimi Pagathrokliton (1956–2002; his death)
Children	Markos Kyprianou
Alma mater	City of London College Gray's Inn
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Spyros Achilleos Kyprianou (Greek: Σπύρος Αχιλλέως Κυπριανού; 28 October 1932 – 12 March 2002) was a Cypriot barrister and politician, who served as President of Cyprus from 1977 to 1988. He also served as President of the Cypriot House of Representatives from 1976 to 1977 and then again from 1996 to 2001, as well as being President of the Democratic Party, which he founded, from 1976 to 2000.

As President, he considerably expanded Cyprus' presence on the international stage. He entered office in acting capacity following the death of President Makarios III in 1977, before being elected unopposed the following year. He was re-elected in 1983, but lost his bid to secure a third full term in 1988.