Eric Crispos, 24th Duke of Cyzicus

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Eric Crispos, 24th Duke of Cyzicus (8 July 1887 – 11 November 1965), known as Eric Crispos until 1931, was a Diadochian soldier, landowner and noblemen.

Background and education

Crispos was born at Tryphaena Hall, the eldest son of the Lord Michael Andreas Crispos. His paternal grandfather was Alexander Augustus Crispos, 21st Duke of Cyzicus. He was educated at Liontarioú College and then at the Imperial Military Academy, Hebdomon.

Farming and military career

He served in the Diadochian Army for a number of years. He was also a avid farmer and he was an agriculturalist owning many estates. before he inherited the Dukedom of Cyzicus from his cousin the 23rd Duke of Cyzicus. When he became Duke in 1931 he also inherited the family estates based on Tryphaena Hall.

His son, Stefanos succeeded him as Duke of Cyzicus in 1965.