Celal Bayar

ModernPoliticianTurkey1883 — 1986

Third president of Turkey, DP party founder.

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Quick Facts

Born

1883

Died

1986

Country

Turkey

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)41

Political (20%)65

Influence (20%)59

Legacy (20%)56

Leadership (15%)80

Strategy (15%)44

Total Score59.0

Celal Bayar — Complete Timeline

1946 AD

Founding of the Democrat PartyPolitical Action

Celal Bayar co-founded the Democrat Party (DP) on January 7, 1946, along with Adnan Menderes, Fuad K

Turkish PoliticsDemocrat PartyMulti-Party System

Impact: nationalprogressive

1950 AD

Election as President of TurkeyPolitical Action◆ Major

Celal Bayar was elected the third President of Turkey on May 22, 1950, following the Democrat Party's landslide victory in the 1950 general election. He served as president until the 1960 coup, overseeing a period of economic growth and NATO membership.

Turkish PresidencyDemocrat PartyNATO

Impact: nationalconstructive

1960 AD

Overthrow in the 1960 CoupPolitical Action◆ Major

Celal Bayar was overthrown and arrested on May 27, 1960, when the Turkish military staged a coup against the Democrat Party government. He was tried by the Yass

1960 CoupTurkish MilitaryDemocrat Party

Impact: nationaldestructive

1964 AD

Pardon and ReleasePolitical Action

Celal Bayar was released from prison in 1964 after receiving a pardon due to his advanced age and health. He was later fully rehabilitated and regained his political rights in 1974, living to the age of 103.

PardonTurkish PoliticsRehabilitation

Impact: nationalconstructive