When was Rauf Denktaş born?

Rauf Denktaş was born on 27 January 1924 in Paphos.

What positions has Rauf Denktaş held?

Positions held by Rauf Denktaş include: President of Northern Cyprus (1983–2005); Vice President of Cyprus (1973–1974).

Where did Rauf Denktaş study?

Rauf Denktaş was educated at Lincoln's Inn, The English School.

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Rauf Denktaş

Leader of Turkish Cypriots and founding President of TRNC (1924-2012)

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Rauf Raif Denktaş was a Turkish Cypriot politician, barrister and jurist who served as the founding president of Northern Cyprus. He occupied this position as the president of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus between the declaration of the de facto state by Denktaş in 1983 and 2005, as the president of the Turkish Federated State of Cyprus between 1975 and 1983 and as the president of the Autonomous Turkish Cypriot Administration between 1974 and 1975. He was also elected in 1973 as the Vice President of the Republic of Cyprus.

Quick facts

Born: 27 January 1924 wd
Place of birth: Paphos wd
Died: 13 January 2012 wd
Place of death: North Nicosia wd
Citizenship: Cyprus, Northern Cyprus wd
Occupation: politician, lawyer, writer wd
Political party: National Unity Party wd
Education: Lincoln's Inn, The English School wd
Official website: denktas.info wd

Positions held wd

President of Northern Cyprus (15 November 1983 – 24 April 2005)
Vice President of Cyprus (18 February 1973 – 15 July 1974)

Awards wd

State Medal of Honour of the Republic of Turkey (2005)
Atatürk International Peace Prize (2000)

Questions

When was Rauf Denktaş born?: Rauf Denktaş was born on 27 January 1924 in Paphos.
What positions has Rauf Denktaş held?: Positions held by Rauf Denktaş include: President of Northern Cyprus (1983–2005); Vice President of Cyprus (1973–1974).
Where did Rauf Denktaş study?: Rauf Denktaş was educated at Lincoln's Inn, The English School.

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