Who was Nikos Sampson?
Q: Who was Nikos Sampson?
A: Nikos Sampson was a Cypriot politician who briefly served as the leader of Cyprus for eight days in 1974.
Q: What was Nikos Sampson's background before becoming a politician?
A: Before becoming a politician, Nikos Sampson was active in EOKA, a group that fought for Cyprus and Greece to become a single country.
Q: What was EOKA-B and how was Nikos Sampson involved with it?
A: EOKA-B was a continuation of EOKA, and Nikos Sampson became active in it. It was also a nationalist movement that fought for the unification of Cyprus with Greece.
Q: What happened in 1974 when EOKA-B overthrew the government of Cyprus?
A: When EOKA-B overthrew the government of Cyprus in 1974, Nikos Sampson was chosen to be President for a short time.
Q: What was the outcome of Turkey's invasion of Cyprus in 1974?
A: Turkey's invasion of Cyprus in 1974 led to Nikos Sampson's resignation from office.
Q: What was Nikos Sampson convicted of after his resignation as President?
A: After his resignation as President, Nikos Sampson was tried for treason and sent to prison for twenty years.
Q: When did Nikos Sampson pass away?
A: Nikos Sampson passed away in 2001.
