Ioannis Clerides

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Ioannis Clerides was a Cypriot lawyer and political figure.

He was the father of Cypriot President Glafkos Clerides.

Clerides' main claim to fame is his candidacy to become the first President of Cyprus. He led the "Democratic Union" party, which was supported by AKEL but opposed by his own son. In the elections of December 13, 1959, he polled a disappointing 33.15% to Archbishop Makarios III 66.85%.

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