Fahri Korutürk
Fahri Korutürk | |
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| 6th President of Turkey | |
| In office 6 April 1973 – 6 April 1980 | |
| Prime Minister | Ferit Melen Naim Talu Bülent Ecevit Sadi Irmak Süleyman Demirel |
| Preceded by | Cevdet Sunay |
| Succeeded by | İhsan Sabri Çağlayangil (acting) |
| 3rd Commander of the Turkish Navy | |
| In office 12 September 1957 – 2 July 1960 | |
| Preceded by | Sadık Altıncan |
| Succeeded by | Zeki Özak |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 15 August 1903 Constantinople, Ottoman Empire |
| Died | 12 October 1987 (aged 84) Istanbul, Turkey |
| Resting place | Turkish State Cemetery |
| Nationality | Turkish |
| Political party | Independent |
| Spouse | Emel Korutürk |
| Children | 3, including Osman Korutürk |
| Alma mater | Turkish Naval High School Turkish Naval Academy Turkish Naval War Institute |
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Fahri Sabit Korutürk (15 August 1903 – 12 October 1987) was a Turkish admiral, diplomat and politician who was the sixth president of Turkey from 1973 to 1980. Before his presidency, he served as the 3rd commander of the Turkish Naval Forces from 1957 to 1960.
He was also a member of the Senate of the Republic from 1968 to 1973 and again in 1980. Prior to his senatorship, he served as Turkey's ambassador to the Soviet Union from 1960 to 1964.