Dimitris Christofias

6th President of the Republic of Cyprus (2008-2013)
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Dimitris Christofias

Summary

Dimitris Christofias is a human[1]. He was born in Kato Dikomo[2]. He was born on +1946-08-29T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Nicosia New General Hospital[4]. He died on +2019-06-21T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (80 views/month, #7,229 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Dimitris Christofias was born in Kato Dikomo[2].
  • Dimitris Christofias passed away in Nicosia New General Hospital[4].
  • Dimitris Christofias was born on +1946-08-29T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Dimitris Christofias died on +2019-06-21T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Dimitris Christofias was married to Elsi Christofias[8].
  • A child of Dimitris Christofias was Christina Christofia[9].
  • A child of Dimitris Christofias was Christos Christofias[10].
  • Dimitris Christofias held citizenship in Cyprus[11].
  • Modern Greek was Dimitris Christofias's native language[12].
  • Dimitris Christofias is identified as part of the Greeks ethnic group[13].
  • Dimitris Christofias's professions included politician[6].
  • Dimitris Christofias held the position of President of Cyprus[14].
  • Dimitris Christofias held the position of President of House of Representatives (Cyprus)[15].
  • Dimitris Christofias held the position of President of House of Representatives (Cyprus)[16].
  • Dimitris Christofias held the position of member of the House of Representatives of Cyprus[17].
  • Dimitris Christofias held the position of member of the House of Representatives of Cyprus[18].
  • Dimitris Christofias held the position of member of the House of Representatives of Cyprus[19].
  • Dimitris Christofias was educated at Russian Academy of Sciences[20].
  • Dimitris Christofias was educated at Institute of Social Sciences of the CC of the CPSU[21].
  • Dimitris Christofias received the Pushkin Medal[22].
  • Dimitris Christofias received the Grand Cross of the Order of the Redeemer[23].
  • Dimitris Christofias received the Gold Medal of Hellenic Parliament[24].
  • Dimitris Christofias received the Order of José Martí[25].
  • Dimitris Christofias received the Cross of St Mark. Honorary religious medal[26].
  • Dimitris Christofias received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Pius IX‎[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Dimitris Christofias's place of birth was Kato Dikomo[2]. He was born on +1946-08-29T00:00:00Z[3]. He is identified as part of the Greeks ethnic group[13]. Modern Greek was his native language[12].

Education

Educated at Russian Academy of Sciences[20], an academy of sciences[28], in Russia[29], founded in 1724[30], headquartered in Moscow[31] and Institute of Social Sciences of the CC of the CPSU[21], a higher education institution[32], in Soviet Union[33], founded in 1962[34]. Dimitris Christofias earned the academic degree of Doctor of Historical Sciences[35].

Career and Affiliations

Dimitris Christofias worked as a politician[6]. Positions held include President of Cyprus[14], a public office[36], in Cyprus[37], founded in 1960[38]; President of House of Representatives (Cyprus)[15], a speaker[39], in Cyprus[40], founded in 1960[41]; member of the House of Representatives of Cyprus[17]; parliamentary group leader[42], a position[43]; and General Secretary of the Progressive Party of Working People[44].

Recognition

Awards received include Pushkin Medal[22], a medallion[45], in Russia[46], founded in 1999[47]; Grand Cross of the Order of the Redeemer[23], a grade of an order[48], in Greece[49], founded in 1833[50]; Gold Medal of Hellenic Parliament[24], an order[51], in Greece[52]; Order of José Martí[25], an order[53], in Cuba[54], founded in 1972[55]; Cross of St Mark. Honorary religious medal[26]; and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Pius IX‎[27], a grade of an order[56], in Vatican City[57].

Personal Life

Dimitris Christofias was married to Elsi Christofias[8]. Children include Christina Christofia[9], an actor[58], b. 1976[59], of Cyprus[60] and Christos Christofias[10], a politician[61], b. 1983[62], of Cyprus[63]. He was affiliated with the Progressive Party of Working People[64].

Death and Burial

Dimitris Christofias died on +2019-06-21T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Nicosia New General Hospital[4]. The cause of death was respiratory failure[65].

Why It Matters

Dimitris Christofias ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (80 views/month, #7,229 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[66] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[67]

FAQs

Where was Dimitris Christofias born?

Dimitris Christofias's place of birth was Kato Dikomo[2].

Where did Dimitris Christofias die?

Dimitris Christofias passed away in Nicosia New General Hospital[4].

Who was Dimitris Christofias married to?

Dimitris Christofias's spouses include Elsi Christofias[8].

What did Dimitris Christofias do for work?

Dimitris Christofias worked as politician[6].

Where did Dimitris Christofias go to school?

Dimitris Christofias was educated at Russian Academy of Sciences[20] and Institute of Social Sciences of the CC of the CPSU[21].

What awards did Dimitris Christofias receive?

Honors received include Pushkin Medal[22], Grand Cross of the Order of the Redeemer[23], Gold Medal of Hellenic Parliament[24], and Order of José Martí[25].

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  2. [66] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [67] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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