Spyros Kyprianou

Spyros Achilleos Kyprianou (or Cyprianou) (Greek: Σπύρος Κυπριανού; 28 October 1932 – 12 March 2002) was an Cypriot politician. He was one of the most important politicians of modern Cyprus. He served as the second President of the Republic of Cyprus from 1977 to 1988.

Spyros Kyprianou Σπύρος Κυπριανού
2nd President of Cyprus
In office 3 September 1977 – 28 February 1988
Vice President	vacant
Preceded by	Makarios III
Succeeded by	George Vasiliou
8th President of the House of Representatives
In office June, 1996 – 2000
Preceded by	Alexis Galanos
Succeeded by	Demetris Christofias
3rd President of the House of Representatives
In office June, 1976 – 1977
Preceded by	Tassos Papadopoulos
Succeeded by	Alekos Michaelides
1st President of DIKO
In office 1976–2000
Succeeded by	Tassos Papadopoulos
Personal details
Born	(1932-10-28)28 October 1932 Limassol
Died	12 March 2002 (aged 69) Nicosia
Political party	Democratic Party (Dimokratikon Komma)

Spyros Kyprianou died on 12 March 2002 after a long fight with prostate cancer.