Fahri Koruturk

ModernGeneralTurkey1903 — 1987

Turkish naval officer who became president.

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Quick Facts

Born

1903

Died

1987

Country

Turkey

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)23

Political (20%)68

Influence (20%)54

Legacy (20%)43

Leadership (15%)68

Strategy (15%)41

Total Score50.9

Fahri Koruturk — Complete Timeline

1957 AD

Commanded the Turkish Naval ForcesPolitical Action

Koruturk served as the Commander of the Turkish Naval Forces from 1957 to 1960. He oversaw the modernization of the navy and its integration into NATO structures during the Cold War.

Military CommandNavy

Impact: nationalconstructive

1973 AD

Appointed as President of TurkeyPolitical Action◆ Major

Fahri Koruturk was elected as the sixth President of Turkey by the Grand National Assembly. He served from 1973 to 1980, a period marked by political instability and violence between leftist and rightist factions. His presidency ended with the 1980 military coup.

PresidencyTurkish Politics

Impact: national