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Cevdet Sunay
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| 5th President of Turkey | |
| In office 28 March 1966 – 28 March 1973 |
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| Prime Minister | Süleyman Demirel Nihat Erim Ferit Melen |
| Preceded by | Cemal Gürsel |
| Succeeded by | Fahri Korutürk |
| Chief of the General Staff of Turkey | |
| In office 4 August 1960 – 16 March 1966 |
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| Preceded by | Ragıp Gümüşpala |
| Succeeded by | Cemal Tural |
| Commander of the Turkish Army | |
| In office 3 June 1960 – 2 August 1960 |
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| Preceded by | Cemal Gürsel |
| Succeeded by | Mehmet Muzaffer Alankuş |
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| Born | 10 February 1899 Çaykara, Trabzon Vilayet, Ottoman Empire |
| Died | 22 May 1982 (aged 83) Istanbul, Turkey |
| Resting place | Turkish State Cemetery |
| Nationality | Turkish |
| Political party | Independent |
| Spouse | Atıfet Sunay |
| Children | 3 |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Ottoman Empire Turkey |
| Branch/service | Ottoman Army Turkish Land Forces |
| Rank | General |
| Battles/wars | World War I Turkish War of Independence |
Cevdet Sunay (born February 10, 1899 – died May 22, 1982) was an important Turkish politician and army officer. He served as the fifth President of Turkey. He was president from 1966 to 1973.
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Early Life and Military Career
Cevdet Sunay was born in 1899 in Trabzon, which was part of the Ottoman Empire at that time. He went to school in Erzurum and Edirne. Later, he graduated from Kuleli Military High School in Istanbul.
During World War I, he fought on the Palestine front in 1917. He was captured by the British army in Egypt in 1918. After he was released, he joined the Turkish War of Independence. He fought on both the southern and western fronts.
Sunay continued his military education and became a staff officer in 1930. A staff officer helps plan and organize military operations. He rose through the ranks, becoming a general in 1949. By 1959, he was a four-star general, which is a very high rank.
In 1960, he became the head of the army. Later, he was made the joint chief of staff. This means he was in charge of all parts of the military.
Becoming President
On March 14, 1966, Cemal Gürsel, who was the president at the time, appointed Sunay to the senate. The senate is like a part of the government that helps make laws.
When President Gürsel became too ill to continue, Cevdet Sunay was chosen as the fifth president. The Grand National Assembly of Turkey, which is Turkey's main parliament, elected him on March 28, 1966.
He served as president for seven years, until March 28, 1973. During his time as president, there were some difficult times in Turkey. There were student protests and some threats of military takeovers. However, he managed to keep his position and lead the country. After his presidency, he became a permanent senator.
Cevdet Sunay married Atıfet in 1929. They had three children together.
His Time as President
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Cevdet Sunay became the fifth president of Turkey on March 28, 1966. He was elected by the Grand National Assembly of Turkey. His time as president lasted until March 28, 1973.
During his presidency, Turkey faced some challenges. Important leaders like Süleyman Demirel, Nihat Erim, and Ferit Melen worked with him. President Sunay resigned from his role because of health issues.
Later Life and Death
Cevdet Sunay passed away from a heart attack on May 22, 1982, in Istanbul. In August 1988, his body was moved to the Turkish State Cemetery in Ankara. This is a special burial place for important Turkish leaders.
Awards and Recognition
Cevdet Sunay received several awards for his service.
National Awards
: He received the Medal of Independence with Red Ribbon from Turkey. This is a special award for those who fought for Turkey's freedom.
International Awards
Empire of Iran : He was given a special medal in 1971. This medal was for the 2500th Anniversary of the founding of the Persian Empire.
: He was also made a Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath by the United Kingdom. This is a high honor given by the British Crown.
See also
In Spanish: Cevdet Sunay para niños
- 1962 attempted coup in Turkey
