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Doros Ieropoulos

Napoleon the Great

The portrait is a typographic poster over an AI image, not a photograph of the person.

Why they were chosen

In 2012 the Municipality of Limassol made Doros Ieropoulos the honorary offer to play the Carnival King, which he 'accepted with great pleasure'. It was a tribute to a man who had given a life to the city: footballer and twice President of Aris Limassol, for years President of the ETHAL theatre group, co-founder of radio 9.86. He paraded as 'Napoleon the Great'. In 2018 the Municipality honoured him again for his overall contribution to Limassol.

Who they are

Born in Larnaca, raised in Limassol. Aris Limassol footballer in the 1950s, later football director and twice club President (Cup final late 1980s, brought Oleg Blokhin). President of the ETHAL theatre group, co-founder of radio 9.86. Honoured by the Municipality in 2018. Died 20 September 2025 aged 89 (so about 76 when he was King).

The float and the entrance to the city

'Napoleon the Great' – Napoleon entered the town 'in a festive atmosphere' (travel blog 2012). Float details not found.