Exile of Mikhail Khristodolou Mouskos Makarios
Makarios ends his exile & returns to Cyprus
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
1959 in Cyprus
Explore 5 historical events and records for Cyprus in 1959.
Historical records for Cyprus in 1959
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March
December
Election
Elected President of the Republic of Cyprus
Election
Elected President of the Republic of Cyprus
Other events (month unknown)
Independence of Cyprus
The British grant Cyprus its independence & appoint Makarios President. The British forbid Cyprus to unify with Greece
President of Cyprus
Appointed President of Cyprus
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