Who was installed as President of Cyprus after the coup of 15 July 1974?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Nikos Sampson
- Step 1: The Greek junta and the National Guard overthrew Makarios and appointed Nikos Sampson. Step 2. He resigned on 23 July and Clerides, as President of the House, served as acting president. Answer: Nikos Sampson. Why not the others: Glafcos Clerides: Clerides became acting president only after Sampson. Georgios Grivas: Grivas, the EOKA leader, had died in January 1974. Spyros Kyprianou: Kyprianou was Foreign Minister and later President from 1977.
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