Cemal Gürsel

4th President of the Republic of Turkey (1895-1966) · Turkey · Politicians · Died at 70

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The Turkish general who seized the presidency through a 1960 military coup and held it until illness forced him out six years later.

Politicians Politician Politics Turkey Middle East 20th Century

A life in dates

1966Died14 September 19661963“Those who follow Atatürk will not be left behind.”In their words10 November 1963From the address on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of Atatürk's death, 10 November 1963Read the whole statement

“We built an automobile with the mentality of the West and we forgot to put gasoline in it with the mentality of the East.”In their words29 October 1963Cemal Gürsel, President, on the Anniversary of the Turkish Republic, 29 October 1963Read the whole statement

1960“The network was ready. I personally did not want the army to intervene and had been stopping the attempts (of takeover) of my younger friends.”In their words16 July 1960In an interview. , 16 July 1960Read the whole statement

“I took over the administration of the state to stop the tragic course of events.”In their words27 May 1960Radio address on the evening of 27 May 1960Read the whole statement

1895Born13 October 1895

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In their own words 4

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4 statements, newest first

Those who follow Atatürk will not be left behind.
Nov 10, 1963, From the address on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of Atatürk's death, 10 November 1963, Own words
We built an automobile with the mentality of the West and we forgot to put gasoline in it with the mentality of the East.
Oct 29, 1963, Cemal Gürsel, President, on the Anniversary of the Turkish Republic, 29 October 1963, Own words
The network was ready. I personally did not want the army to intervene and had been stopping the attempts (of takeover) of my younger friends.
Jul 16, 1960, In an interview. , 16 July 1960, Own words

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Awards

Medal of Independence

Gallipoli Star

In their orbit

Spouse: Melahat Gürsel

About this person

Cemal Gürsel was born on 13 October 1895 and rose through the ranks of the Turkish military over decades. On 27 May 1960, he led a coup d'état that toppled the civilian government and installed himself as head of state. He assumed the presidency later that year and remained in office through 1966, when declining health ended his tenure. Gürsel died on 14 September 1966, two days before his seventy-first birthday.

Country

Turkey

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