# İbrahim Şevki Atasagun

_Turkish statesperson (1899–1984)_

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Last updated: 2026-11-01

> İbrahim Şevki Atasagun was a Turkish soldier and statesman. In 1966, he served as acting president for 54 days when President Cemal Gürsel underwent medical treatments in the United States.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 1899 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12812897#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Istanbul ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12812897#P19))
- **Died:** 28 May 1984 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12812897#P570))
- **Place of death:** Ankara ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12812897#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Turkey; Ottoman Empire ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12812897#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; physician; military personnel ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12812897#P106))
- **Education:** Darülfünun Medical School; Istanbul Faculty of Medicine ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12812897#P69))
- **Positions held:** President of Turkey (2 February 1966 – 28 March 1966) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12812897#P39))
- **Awards:** Medal of Independence ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12812897#P166))

## Questions

**When was İbrahim Şevki Atasagun born?**  
İbrahim Şevki Atasagun was born on 1899 in Istanbul.

**What positions has İbrahim Şevki Atasagun held?**  
Positions held by İbrahim Şevki Atasagun include: President of Turkey (1966–1966).

**Where did İbrahim Şevki Atasagun study?**  
İbrahim Şevki Atasagun was educated at Darülfünun Medical School, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): İbrahim Şevki Atasagun](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C4%B0brahim_%C5%9Eevki_Atasagun) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q12812897](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12812897) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: İbrahim Şevki Atasagun'un mezarı, Cebeci Asri Mezarlığı, 2025 - 1.jpg by Modern primat (CC BY-SA 4.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:%C4%B0brahim_%C5%9Eevki_Atasagun%27un_mezar%C4%B1,_Cebeci_Asri_Mezarl%C4%B1%C4%9F%C4%B1,_2025_-_1.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

"İbrahim Şevki Atasagun". DigiNepal. Last updated 1 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/ibrahim-sevki-atasagun. Retrieved 15 November 2026.