Grigoris Afxentiou
Greek-Cypriot insurgent leader / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Grigoris Pieris Afxentiou (Greek: Γρηγόρης Πιερής Αυξεντίου; 22 February 1928 – 3 March 1957) was a Greek-Cypriot insurgent leader who led campaigns against the British colonial government as a member of EOKA. He was second-in-command to general Georgios Grivas and used the pseudonym Zidhros (Ζήδρος), the name of a famous 18th-century brigand.[1]
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Second Lieutenant Grigoris Afxentiou | |
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Native name | Γρηγόρης Αυξεντίου |
Birth name | Grigorios Pieris Afxentiou (Γρηγόριος Πιερής Αυξεντίου) |
Nickname(s) | Zidros (Ζήδρος) |
Born | (1928-02-22)22 February 1928 Lysi, British Cyprus |
Died | 3 March 1957(1957-03-03) (aged 29) Lazanias, British Cyprus |
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Years of service | 1949-1953 (Hellenic Army) 1955-1957 (EOKA) |
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Commands held | Second-in-command of EOKA |
Battles/wars | Cyprus Emergency |
Other work | Taxi driver |
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