APresident · 1973 – 1980Independent states
Fahri Korutürk
Türkiye's sixth president (1903–1987), an admiral and diplomat who had commanded the Navy and served as ambassador to the USSR.
Fahri Korutürk commanded the Turkish Navy in 1957–1960 and then served as ambassador to the USSR and Spain; appointed a senator in 1968, he was elected president by parliament in 1973.
His term saw political tension and frequently changing coalition governments, as well as the 1974 Cyprus operation. His term ended in April 1980.
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Updated: October 4, 2026