Spyros Kyprianou

President of Cyprus

28 October 1932 Limassol, Cyprus

12 March 2002(2002-03-12) (69) Nicosia, Cyprus

3 September 1977 – 28 February 1988

2nd President of the Republic of Cyprus (1932–2002) This article is about the late president of Cyprus. For the indoor sports hall, see Spyros Kyprianou Arena. Spyros Achilleos Kyprianou (Greek: Σπύρος Κυπριανού ; 28 October 1932 – 12 March 2002) was one of the most prominent politicians and barristers of modern Cyprus. He served as the second President of Cyprus from 1977 to 1988. Spyrou Kyprianou Avenue (Greek: Λεωφόρος Σπύρου Κυπριανού ) in Nicosia was named after him posthumously.