Alekos Michaelides
Cypriot politician
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Alekos Michaelides (13 August 1933 – 6 January 2008)[1] was a Cypriot politician. He served as Foreign Minister, and as President of the House of Representatives from 1977 to 1981.
Alekos Michaelides | |
|---|---|
Αλέκος Μιχαηλίδης | |
| 4th President of the House of Representatives | |
| In office 1977–1981 | |
| Preceded by | Spyros Kyprianou |
| Succeeded by | Georgios Ladas |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 13 August 1933 |
| Died | 6 January 2008 (aged 74) Paphos, Cyprus |
Biography
Alekos Michaelides was born on August 13, 1933, in Milikouri in the district of the capital Nicosia.[1]
In 1977, he was elected President of the House of Representatives, a post he held until 1981.[2][3]
He later served as Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1993 until 1997.[2] In 1994, he established stronger diplomatic ties with Israel, opening an embassy there.[4]
He studied Economics at the Georgia Tech in the United States.[citation needed]
Michaelides died on 6 January 2008 at the age of 74.[5]
