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Greek Cypriot politician and archbishop (1913–1977)

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Makarios III (Greek: Μακάριος Γ΄; born Michael Christodoulou Mouskos [Μιχαήλ Χριστοδούλου Μούσκος]; 13 August 1913 – 3 August 1977) was a Greek Cypriotclergyman and politician who served as Archbishop of the autocephalousChurch of Cyprus from 1950 to 1977 and as the first President of Cyprus between 1960 and July 1974, with a second term between December 1974 and 1977.

He is widely regarded as the founding father, or "Ethnarch", of the Republic of Cyprus, leading its transition from British colonial rule.^[2]

Early life, studies and Church career (1913–1950)

Michael Christodoulou Mouskos was born in Panayia village in the Paphos District.

In 1926, aged 13, he was admitted to Kykkos Monastery as a novice. At age 20