Cemal Gürsel
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Cemal Gürsel was a Turkish military officer who served as the fourth president of Turkey from 1960 until his death in 1966. He is historically significant because he led the military coup that overthrew the government in 1960 and subsequently played a key role in Turkey's transition to a new constitutional order during a turbulent period in the nation's political history.
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Cemal Gürsel (13 October 1895 – 14 September 1966) was a Turkish military officer and politician who was the president of Turkey, serving from 1960 to 1966 after taking power in a coup d'état.
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1895 births1966 deaths20th-century presidents in Asia20th-century presidents of Turkey20th-century prime ministers of TurkeyArmy War College (Turkey) alumniBurials at Turkish State CemeteryCommanders of the Turkish Land ForcesKuleli Military High School alumniLeaders who took power by coupMembers of the 24th government of TurkeyMembers of the 25th government of Turkey