Kenan Evren

ModernGeneralTurkey1917 — 2015

Led the 1980 military coup in Turkey.

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Quick Facts

Born

1917

Died

2015

Country

Turkey

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)26

Political (20%)55

Influence (20%)60

Legacy (20%)48

Leadership (15%)65

Strategy (15%)50

Total Score52.6

Kenan Evren — Complete Timeline

1980 AD

Led the 1980 Turkish Military CoupPolitical Action

General Kenan Evren led the Turkish Armed Forces in a coup d'

Coup d'étatMilitary RuleTurkish Politics

Impact: nationaldestructive

1982 AD

Became President of TurkeyPolitical Action◆ Major

Following the 1980 coup, a new constitution was approved by referendum in 1982, which also confirmed Evren as President. He served until 1989, overseeing a period of authoritarian rule and economic liberalization.

PresidencyConstitution

Impact: national

2014 AD

Sentenced to Life ImprisonmentPolitical Action◆ Major

In 2014, a Turkish court sentenced Kenan Evren to life imprisonment for his role in the 1980 coup, which was deemed a crime against the state. He was the first coup leader to be tried and convicted in Turkey.

TrialJusticeCoup

Impact: nationaltragic