Vassos Lyssarides
Cypriot politician (1920-2021)
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Vassos Lyssarides (13 May 1920 – 26 April 2021) was a Cypriot politician. He was an important figure in Cyprus politics since the island's independence. In 1969, he founded EDEK, the first Socialist political party of Cyprus.
Vassos Lyssarides | |
|---|---|
Βάσος Λυσσαρίδης | |
 Lyssarides in 2011 | |
| 6th President of the House of Representatives | |
| In office 1986–1991 | |
| Preceded by | Georgios Ladas |
| Succeeded by | Alexis Galanos |
| 1st President of EDEK | |
| In office 1969–2001 | |
| Succeeded by | Yiannakis Omirou |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 13 May 1920 Lefkara, Cyprus |
| Died | 26 April 2021 (aged 100) Nicosia, Cyprus |
| Political party | EDEK |
| Spouse(s) | Barbara Cornwall Lyssarides |
| Website | www.lyssarides.com/ |
He was born on May 13, 1920 in the village of Lefkara. He was educated at the Pancyprian Gymnasium and then studied medicine at the University of Athens.
On 30 August 1974, an attempt was made against his life; during the attack, EDEK youth leader Doros Loizou was killed.[1] Lyssarides was elected and served as President of the House of Representatives from 1985 to 1991.
Lyssarides died at his home in Nicosia, Cyprus on 26 April 2021, less than one month before his 101st birthday.[2]
References
change- ↑ "Greek Cypriot civil war feared after ambush". The Times. August 31, 1974. pp. 1, Issue 59180, col B. Archived from the original on 2008-10-06. Retrieved 2008-07-17.
- ↑ "Απεβίωσε ο ιδρυτής και επίτιμος Πρόεδρος της ΕΔΕΚ Βάσος Λυσσαρί". Sigma Live (in Greek). 26 April 2021. Archived from the original on 26 April 2021. Retrieved 27 April 2021.
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