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Mitsopoulos was born on 30 May 1965 in [[Larnaca]]. In 1978 he joined Protoporia, the youth organisation of the political party [[Democratic Rally]], he would stay member until 2000. Between 1988 and 1990 he was also part of the leadership of the [[Youth Organisation of New Democracy]] of Greece. He studied law at the [[National and Kapodistrian University of Athens]].<ref name=toc>{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.thetoc.gr/eng/news/article/cyprus-defense-minister-tasos-mitsopoulos-has-died |title=Cyprus defense minister Tasos Mitsopoulos has died |publisher=Times of Change |date=22 March 2014 |accessdate=20 April 2014}}</ref> In Greece he also served as an adviser to [[Dimitris Avramopoulos]] and [[Kostis Chatzidakis]].<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.ekathimerini.com/4dcgi/_w_articles_wsite1_1_22/03/2014_538405 |title=Cypriot Defense Minister Tasos Mitsopoulos dies |publisher=Kathimerini |date=22 March 2014 |accessdate=20 April 2014}}</ref> |
Mitsopoulos was born on 30 May 1965 in [[Larnaca]]. In 1978 he joined Protoporia, the youth organisation of the political party [[Democratic Rally]], he would stay member until 2000. Between 1988 and 1990 he was also part of the leadership of the [[Youth Organisation of New Democracy]] of Greece. He studied law at the [[National and Kapodistrian University of Athens]].<ref name=toc>{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.thetoc.gr/eng/news/article/cyprus-defense-minister-tasos-mitsopoulos-has-died |title=Cyprus defense minister Tasos Mitsopoulos has died |publisher=Times of Change |date=22 March 2014 |accessdate=20 April 2014}}</ref> In Greece he also served as an adviser to [[Dimitris Avramopoulos]] and [[Kostis Chatzidakis]].<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.ekathimerini.com/4dcgi/_w_articles_wsite1_1_22/03/2014_538405 |title=Cypriot Defense Minister Tasos Mitsopoulos dies |publisher=Kathimerini |date=22 March 2014 |accessdate=20 April 2014}}</ref> |
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Mitsopoulos was director of the office of Democratic Rally leader [[Nicos Anastasiades]] between 1997 and 2005, while serving as his spokesperson between 1999 and 2008.<ref name=cyprusmail/> He served as a member of the [[House of Representatives (Cyprus)|House of Representatives]] from 2006 until 2013 representing Larnaca District for [[Democratic Rally]].<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.cyprus.gov.cy/moi/PIO/PIO.nsf/All/039EF3B9697539B8C2257B2C0039932E?OpenDocument |title=Curriculum Vitae TASOS MITSOPOULOS, Minister of Communications and Works |publisher=Government of Cyprus |date=12 March 2013 |accessdate=20 April 2014}}</ref> He then joined the cabinet of [[Nicos Anastasiades]] as Minister for Communications and Works. In a cabinet reshuffle on 14 March 2014 he was appointed Minister of Defence.<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.timesofoman.com/News/Article-31440.aspx |title=Cyprus defence minister Tasos Mitsopoulos dies after brain haemorrhage, say hospital sources |publisher=Times of Oman |date=22 March 2014 |accessdate=20 April 2014}}</ref> |
Mitsopoulos was director of the office of Democratic Rally leader [[Nicos Anastasiades]] between 1997 and 2005, while serving as his spokesperson between 1999 and 2008.<ref name=cyprusmail/> He served as a member of the [[House of Representatives (Cyprus)|House of Representatives]] from 2006 until 2013 representing Larnaca District for [[Democratic Rally]].<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.cyprus.gov.cy/moi/PIO/PIO.nsf/All/039EF3B9697539B8C2257B2C0039932E?OpenDocument |title=Curriculum Vitae TASOS MITSOPOULOS, Minister of Communications and Works |publisher=Government of Cyprus |date=12 March 2013 |accessdate=20 April 2014}}</ref> He then joined the cabinet of [[Nicos Anastasiades]] as Minister for Communications and Works. In a cabinet reshuffle on 14 March 2014 he was appointed Minister of Defence.<ref>{{cite web |author= |url=http://www.timesofoman.com/News/Article-31440.aspx |title=Cyprus defence minister Tasos Mitsopoulos dies after brain haemorrhage, say hospital sources |publisher=Times of Oman |date=22 March 2014 |accessdate=20 April 2014 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140324193544/http://www.timesofoman.com/News/Article-31440.aspx |archivedate=24 March 2014 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> |
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Mitsopoulos was found unconscious in his office on 21 March 2014, after having suffered [[cerebral hemorrhage]] due to a ruptured aneurysm.<ref name=cyprusmail>{{cite web|author= |url=http://cyprus-mail.com/2014/03/22/defence-minister-tasos-mitsopoulos-dies/ |title=Defence Minister Tasos Mitsopoulos dies |publisher=Cyprus Mail |date=22 March 2014 |accessdate=20 April 2014}}</ref> He was rushed to Nicosia New General Hospital, where he died one day later in the presence of family, friends and cabinet members, including President Anastasiades.<ref name=toc/> A three-day mourning period was declared after his death.<ref name=cyprusmail/> |
Mitsopoulos was found unconscious in his office on 21 March 2014, after having suffered [[cerebral hemorrhage]] due to a ruptured aneurysm.<ref name=cyprusmail>{{cite web|author= |url=http://cyprus-mail.com/2014/03/22/defence-minister-tasos-mitsopoulos-dies/ |title=Defence Minister Tasos Mitsopoulos dies |publisher=Cyprus Mail |date=22 March 2014 |accessdate=20 April 2014}}</ref> He was rushed to Nicosia New General Hospital, where he died one day later in the presence of family, friends and cabinet members, including President Anastasiades.<ref name=toc/> A three-day mourning period was declared after his death.<ref name=cyprusmail/> |
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Revision as of 08:31, 27 November 2017
Tasos Mitsopoulos | |
|---|---|
Minister for Communications and Works | |
| In office 1 March 2013 – 14 March 2014 | |
| Succeeded by | Marios Demetriades |
| Member of the House of Representatives | |
| In office 2006–2013 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 30 May 1965 Larnaca, Cyprus |
| Died | 22 March 2014 (aged 48) Nicosia, Cyprus |
| Political party | Democratic Rally |
Tasos Mitsopoulos (Greek:Τάσος Μητσόπουλος) (30 May 1965 – 22 March 2014) was a Cypriot politician. He served as a member of the House of Representatives from 2006 until 2013 for Democratic Rally. He then joined the cabinet of Nicos Anastasiades as Minister of Communications. In a cabinet reshuffle on 14 March 2014 he was appointed Minister of Defence.
Biography
Mitsopoulos was born on 30 May 1965 in
Kostis Chatzidakis.[2]
Mitsopoulos was director of the office of Democratic Rally leader Nicos Anastasiades between 1997 and 2005, while serving as his spokesperson between 1999 and 2008.[3] He served as a member of the House of Representatives from 2006 until 2013 representing Larnaca District for Democratic Rally.[4] He then joined the cabinet of Nicos Anastasiades as Minister for Communications and Works. In a cabinet reshuffle on 14 March 2014 he was appointed Minister of Defence.[5]
Mitsopoulos was found unconscious in his office on 21 March 2014, after having suffered
cerebral hemorrhage due to a ruptured aneurysm.[3] He was rushed to Nicosia New General Hospital, where he died one day later in the presence of family, friends and cabinet members, including President Anastasiades.[1] A three-day mourning period was declared after his death.[3]
Mitsopoulos was married and had a son and daughter.[1]
References
- ^ a b c "Cyprus defense minister Tasos Mitsopoulos has died". Times of Change. 22 March 2014. Retrieved 20 April 2014.
- ^ "Cypriot Defense Minister Tasos Mitsopoulos dies". Kathimerini. 22 March 2014. Retrieved 20 April 2014.
- ^ a b c "Defence Minister Tasos Mitsopoulos dies". Cyprus Mail. 22 March 2014. Retrieved 20 April 2014.
- ^ "Curriculum Vitae TASOS MITSOPOULOS, Minister of Communications and Works". Government of Cyprus. 12 March 2013. Retrieved 20 April 2014.
- ^ "Cyprus defence minister Tasos Mitsopoulos dies after brain haemorrhage, say hospital sources". Times of Oman. 22 March 2014. Archived from the original on 24 March 2014. Retrieved 20 April 2014.
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