İsmet Güney
Turkish Cypriot artist, cartoonist, teacher, and painter / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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İsmet Vahid Güney (15 July 1923 – 23 June 2009)[1] was a Turkish Cypriot artist, cartoonist, teacher and painter. He is best known as the designer of the modern flag of the Republic of Cyprus, the country's coat of arms and the original Cyprus lira in 1960.[1] Güney's design was unique, as the Republic of Cyprus is the first country in the world to display a map on its flag.[1]
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İsmet Vahid Güney | |
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Born | 15 July 1923 |
Died | 23 June 2009 (aged 85) |
Nationality | Cypriot |
Known for | Cartoonist, designer |
Notable work | Flag of Cyprus |
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