Klairi Angelidou (Greek: Κλαίρη Αγγελίδου) (born 19 November 1932 - 1 April 2021) was a Cypriot educator, philologist, poet, translator, and politician.[1]
Klairi Angelidou | |
|---|---|
Κλαίρη Αγγελίδου | |
| Member of the House of Representatives | |
| In office 30 May 1991 – 27 February 1993 | |
| Constituency | Famagusta |
| Minister of Education and Culture | |
| In office 28 February 1993 – 8 April 1997 | |
| President | Glafcos Clerides |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 19 November 1932 Famagusta, Cyprus |
| Died | 1 April 2021 (aged 88) |
| Political party | Democratic Rally (DISY) |
| Alma mater | University of Athens |
| Occupation | Educator |
Biography edit
Born in Ammochostos, Famagusta, Angelidou was educated at the School of Philosophy at the University of Athens. In 1955 she married Nicos Angelides, with whom she has three sons. She began her educational career as a teacher at a gymnasium in 1956, continuing until 1962, when she became assistant headmistress; she became headmistress in 1980 and remained in the position until 1991.[2] An honorary member of the International Women's Association, she was also the Honorary President of the Cyprus Language Association and the Lions Club Arsinoe;[3] she has received honorary degrees from the University of Athens and the University of Middlesex.[4] She was elected to the House of Representatives in 1991.[5] Two years later, she was appointed Minister of Education and Culture, in which role she continued until 1997.[6][7] She has continued to be active in political affairs in retirement.[8]
Angelidou has published fourteen volumes of poetry, and numerous works in a variety of other forms.[4] Her poetry has been translated into numerous languages, and set to music by such composers as Marios Meletiou and George Theophanous.[9]
Selected publications edit
Her works include:[2]
- Poiemata (1967)
- Tou Xerizomou (Uprooting) (1975)
- Nostimon Imar (1982)
- En Demo Anathountos (1988)
- Pentadaktylos, My Son (1991)
- The Silence of Statues (1994)
References edit
- ^ "Eoka fighter and former education minister Klairi Angelidou dies". in-cyprus. Archived from the original on 13 August 2021. Retrieved 13 August 2021.
- ^ a b Europa Publications (2 August 2004). International Who's Who in Poetry 2005. Routledge. pp. 45–. ISBN 978-1-135-35519-7.
- ^ "Klairi Angelidou". www.xmasfilms.com. Retrieved 22 November 2017.
- ^ a b "Γραφείο Υπουργού". www.moec.gov.cy. Archived from the original on 31 July 2019. Retrieved 22 November 2017.
- ^ "House of Representatives Elections of 19 May 1991" (in Greek). Cyprus Parliament. Archived from the original on 1 July 2019. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
- ^ "Previous Ministers / Deputy Ministers". Council of Ministers - Republic of Cyprus. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
- ^ "HOY FIRMA: ISABEL MIGUEL. "POESÍA DE LA NOSTALGIA: ACERCAMIENTO A KLAIRI ANGELIDOU"". www.lagallaciencia.com. Retrieved 22 November 2017.
- ^ SigmaLive. "Κλαίρη Αγγελίδου: Απομάκρυνση της σημαίας θα ζητήσω από ΠτΔ - News". www.sigmalive.com. Retrieved 22 November 2017.
- ^ Thrasys (23 March 2015). "ΜουσικόVLOG: Κλαίρη Αγγελίδου". ΜουσικόVLOG. Retrieved 22 November 2017.