When was Tekin Arıburun born?

Tekin Arıburun was born on 3 October 1905 in Štip.

What positions has Tekin Arıburun held?

Positions held by Tekin Arıburun include: President of Turkey (1973–1973); Commandant of NATO Defense College (1958–1959).

Where did Tekin Arıburun study?

Tekin Arıburun was educated at Turkish Military Academy, Army War Institute.

Tekin Arıburun

Turkish soldier and statesman (1905–1993)

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Mehmet Tekin Arıburun (3 October 1903 – 13 August 1993) was a Turkish military officer and statesman. He was born in Ishtib, Kosovo Vilayet, Ottoman Empire (today Štip, part of North Macedonia). He was the last acting president to be born outside the territory of present-day Turkey.

Quick facts

Born: 3 October 1905 wd
Place of birth: Štip wd
Died: 13 October 1993 wd
Place of death: Istanbul wd
Citizenship: Turkey, Ottoman Empire wd
Occupation: soldier, politician wd
Political party: Justice Party wd
Education: Turkish Military Academy, Army War Institute wd
Spouse: Perihan Arıburun wd

Positions held wd

President of Turkey (28 March 1973 – 6 April 1973)
Commandant of NATO Defense College (1958–1959)

Awards wd

Legion of Merit

About

His father was Hüseyin Avni.

He graduated from the Turkish Military College in 1925. He was sent to United Kingdom in 1929 to attend flying courses. In 1935, he graduated from Turkish Military Academy. He served as Commandant of the NATO Defense College from 1958 to 1959. He became an army general in 1959. He held the office of chief commander of Turkish Air Force. After 1960 Turkish coup d'état, he was forced into early retirement by the junta. He started his political life and elected as senator in 1961. He became the President of the Turkish Senate between 19 November 1970 and 14 June 1977.

He was the acting president of Turkey between 28 March 1973, and 6 April 1973, after Cevdet Sunay completed his seven-year term, until the election of Fahri Korutürk.

General Arıburun was a polyglot; he spoke English, German, French and Italian.

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When was Tekin Arıburun born?: Tekin Arıburun was born on 3 October 1905 in Štip.
What positions has Tekin Arıburun held?: Positions held by Tekin Arıburun include: President of Turkey (1973–1973); Commandant of NATO Defense College (1958–1959).
Where did Tekin Arıburun study?: Tekin Arıburun was educated at Turkish Military Academy, Army War Institute.

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