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Who was the leader of the 1974 coup that temporarily removed Makarios III from power?
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Sampson, a Greek Cypriot nationalist, led a coup against Cypriot President Makarios III in July 1974. The coup was backed by the Greek military junta and aimed to unite Cyprus with Greece. However, Turkey responded by invading the island, leading to the partition of Cyprus and the establishment of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.
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