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Cevdet Sunay

5th President of the Republic of Turkey (1899–1982)

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Ahmet Cevdet Sunay was a Turkish politician and military officer who served as the president of Turkey from 1966 to 1973.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Trabzon wd
Died
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Place of death
Istanbul wd
Citizenship
Turkey, Ottoman Empire wd
Occupation
politician, military personnel wd
Political party
Republican People's Party wd
Education
Kuleli Military High School wd
Spouse
Atıfet Sunay wd

Positions held wd

  • President of Turkey (2 February 1966 – 28 March 1973)
  • Chief of the Turkish General Staff (4 August 1960 – 16 March 1966)

Awards wd

  • Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath
  • anniversary medal at the occasion of the 2500th anniversary of the founding of the Iranian Empire
  • Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of the White Rose of Finland (1971)

Questions

When was Cevdet Sunay born?
Cevdet Sunay was born on 10 February 1899 in Trabzon.
What positions has Cevdet Sunay held?
Positions held by Cevdet Sunay include: President of Turkey (1966–1973); Chief of the Turkish General Staff (1960–1966).
Where did Cevdet Sunay study?
Cevdet Sunay was educated at Kuleli Military High School.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Cevdet Sunay · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q158500 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Turkse chef Generale staf (Generaal Sunay), Bestanddeelnr 916-7535 (cropped).jpg by F.N. Broers / Anefo (CC0)

Last updated · facts checked 8 November 2026

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