
Is Glafcos Clerides A-List?
No — Glafcos Clerides is currently ranked F tier — a public figure with minimal cultural presence.
Reached A-list in 1993
Elected President of Cyprus
Lost A-list status in 2003
Dropped to B tier — Steps down as President
Ranking Timeline
House of Representatives Speaker
Becomes speaker in newly independent Cyprus.
Briefly Acting President
Serves briefly after coup, during Turkish invasion.
Founded Democratic Rally Party
Forms right-wing party, a major force in Cyprus.
Elected President of Cyprus
Wins presidency, focusing on EU membership.
Re-elected as President
Re-elected for a second term as President of Cyprus.
Steps down as President
Leaves office after two terms, EU negotiations ongoing.
Death at 94
Clerides passes away, leaving behind a complex legacy
Legacy of Division
Remembered for EU efforts, but Cyprus still divided.
Last updated: February 25, 2026