Cevdet Sunay
Cevdet Sunay | |
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Sunay in 1964 | |
| 5th President of Turkey | |
| In office 28 March 1966 – 28 March 1973 | |
| Prime Minister | Süleyman Demirel Nihat Erim Ferit Melen |
| Preceded by | Cemal Gürsel |
| Succeeded by | Fahri Korutürk Tekin Arıburun (acting) |
| 12th Chief of the General Staff of Turkey | |
| In office 4 August 1960 – 16 March 1966 | |
| Preceded by | Ragıp Gümüşpala |
| Succeeded by | Cemal Tural |
| Commander of the Turkish Army | |
| In office 3 June 1960 – 2 August 1960 | |
| Preceded by | Cemal Gürsel |
| Succeeded by | Mehmet Muzaffer Alankuş |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 10 February 1899 |
| Died | 22 May 1982 (aged 83) |
| Resting place | Turkish State Cemetery |
| Party | Independent |
| Spouse | Atıfet Sunay |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Kuleli Military High School |
| Alma mater | Turkish Military Academy Army War Institute |
| Signature | |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Ottoman Empire Turkey |
| Branch/service | Ottoman Army Turkish Land Forces |
| Rank | General |
| Battles/wars | |
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Ahmet Cevdet Sunay (10 February 1899 – 22 May 1982) was a Turkish politician and military officer who served as the president of Turkey from 1966 to 1973.