Birthdate: April 24, 1919
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Nicosia, Cyprus
Died: November 15, 2013
Glafcos Ioannou Clerides was a prominent Cypriot statesman who played a vital role in Cyprus’ struggle for independence. A barrister and former Royal Air Force pilot, he was involved in the anti-colonial guerilla organization EOKA and contributed to drafting the country’s constitution. Clerides served as the first Speaker of the House of Representatives, briefly assumed the presidency during a critical period after a coup in 1974, and founded the center-right Democratic Rally. As President, he oversaw economic growth and facilitated Cyprus’ accession to the European Union.
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