Georgios Grivas

Description: (Cypriot leader)
Georgios Grivas, also known as Digenis, was a proficient leader in guerrilla and asymmetric warfare. He founded and led several Greek and Greek Cypriot paramilitary groups, such as Organization X, EOKA, and EOKA B. Grivas played a crucial role in the Cypriot War of Independence, leading the struggle for Cyprus' independence from British colonial rule. His strategic military skills and leadership were vital in the effective resistance against the British Empire.

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Birthday June 6, 1897 (Gemini)
Born In Trikomo, Cyprus
Died on January 27, 1974
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