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1952 in Cyprus

Explore 2 historical events and records for Cyprus in 1952.

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Historical records for Cyprus in 1952

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April

April 1952

Independence of Cyprus

Grivas, George · Colonel · Warfare / Military

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

September

September 1952

Independence of Cyprus

Makarios, Mikhail Khristodolou Mouskos · Head of Greek Orthodox Church · Religion / Greek Orthodox Church

Calls upon "a new stage of passive resistance"

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