Tassos Papadopoulos
President of Cyprus from 2003 to 2008
Biography
Efstathios "Tassos" Nikolaou Papadopoulos (Greek: Ευστάθιος (Τάσσος) Νικολάου Παπαδόπουλος; 7 January 1934 – 12 December 2008) was a Cypriot politician and barrister, who served as President of Cyprus from 2003 to 2008.
An experienced member of the Makarios III’s cabinet, Papadopoulos took charge of the country’s parliament in 1976, two years after the Turkish invasion, and became one the island’s most notable proponents of a hardline position on Cypriot reunification. It was this sentiment that he successfully employed as a candidate in the 2003 presidential election, after which he directed the population to reject the Annan Plan. However, his inability to negotiate an alternative contributed to his failure to win re-election in 2008, despite generally maintaining high approval ratings during his presidency.
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Career highlights
Career & roles
- Cyprus Minister of Labour and Social Insurance
- Cyprus Minister of Agriculture and Natural Resources
- Cyprus Minister of Health
- member of the House of Representatives of Cyprus
- chairperson
- President of Democratic Party
- President of House of Representatives (Cyprus)
- President of Cyprus
Family
- Children
- Nikolas Papadopoulos
Awards & honours (8)
- Order of the Three Stars, 1st Class
- Decoration for Exceptional Merits
- Grand Order of King Tomislav
- Grand Cross of the Order of the White Double Cross
- Collar of the Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana
- National Maltese Order of Merit
- Grand Star of the Decoration for Services to the Republic of Austria
- Medal of Saint Platon
Quick answers about Tassos Papadopoulos
- How old was Tassos Papadopoulos?
- Tassos Papadopoulos died on December 12, 2008 at the age of 74.
- When is Tassos Papadopoulos's birthday?
- Tassos Papadopoulos was born on January 7, 1934.
- Where was Tassos Papadopoulos born?
- Tassos Papadopoulos was born in Ayios Antonios, Nicosia.
- What is Tassos Papadopoulos's zodiac sign?
- Tassos Papadopoulos's zodiac sign is Capricorn.
- What is Tassos Papadopoulos's nationality?
- Tassos Papadopoulos is a citizen of Cyprus.
- What does Tassos Papadopoulos do?
- Tassos Papadopoulos is known as politician, lawyer.
- How many children did Tassos Papadopoulos have?
- Wikidata lists 1 child of Tassos Papadopoulos.
