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1959 in Cyprus

Explore 5 historical events and records for Cyprus in 1959.

Historical records for Cyprus in 1959

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March

Exile of Mikhail Khristodolou Mouskos Makarios

Makarios, Mikhail Khristodolou Mouskos · President of Cyprus · Government / Government of Cyprus

Makarios ends his exile & returns to Cyprus

December

Election

Makarios, Mikhail Khristodolou Mouskos · President of Cyprus · Government / Government of Cyprus

Elected President of the Republic of Cyprus

Election

Makarios, Mikhail Khristodolou Mouskos · President of Cyprus · Warfare / Military

Elected President of the Republic of Cyprus

Other events (month unknown)

Independence of Cyprus

Makarios, Mikhail Khristodolou Mouskos · President of Cyprus · Government / Government of Cyprus

The British grant Cyprus its independence & appoint Makarios President. The British forbid Cyprus to unify with Greece

President of Cyprus

Makarios, Mikhail Khristodolou Mouskos · President of Cyprus · Government / Government of Cyprus

Appointed President of Cyprus

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