During which years did Makarios III serve as President of Cyprus?
1960-1977
1950-1960
1977-1989
1945-1965
Answer
Serving as the first President of Cyprus from 1960 to 1977, Makarios III played a pivotal role in shaping the nation's early years of independence from British colonial rule. His tenure witnessed significant events including the establishment of the Republic of Cyprus, the Cyprus Crisis of 1963-1964, and the Turkish invasion of 1974, which divided the island into two separate entities.
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