Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

George Grivas Biography and Timeline

Follow George Grivas through 4 dated historical records for Cyprus.

George Grivas, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

4Distinct records
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1952–1955Years on this page

1952

Independence of Cyprus

Colonel · Warfare / Military

Begins a guerrilla war against the British for union with Greece, enosis

1954

Leader Military Wing

Leader Military Wing · Politics / EOKA

Appointed Leader of EOKA, National Organisation of Cypriot Fighters

Military Wing

Leader Military Wing · Cyprus · Politics / EOKA

Appointed Leader of EOKA, National Organisation of Cypriot Fighters

1955

Rebellion of George Grivas

Colonel · Politics / EOKA

Leads the EOKAs attempts to unite Cyprus with Greece

Records, sources and methodology

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