Deniz Baykal

Turkish attorney and statesperson (1938–2023)

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Lived 1938–2023, aged 85Turkey

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Rank in Turkey
#250
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Era
1938–2023
Aged 85

Summary

Updated 2026-06-11

Deniz Baykal was a Turkish politician, as well as a member of the Republican People's Party (CHP), who served as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1995 to 1996. Having served in numerous government positions, Baykal led the CHP from 1992 to February 1995, from September 1995 to 1999 and again from 2000 to 2010. Between 2002 and 2010, he also served as the Leader of the Opposition by virtue of leading the second largest party in the Parliament.