Alparslan Türkeş

Politician

1917 – 1997

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Who was Alparslan Türkeş?

Alparslan Türkeş was a Turkish nationalist politician who was the founder and former president of the Nationalist Movement Party party. He represented the far right of the Turkish political spectrum, and was court-martialed on the charges of "fascist and racist activities" in 1945, with the charges being dismissed in 1947. He was called Başbuğ by his devotees.

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Born
Nov 25, 1917
Nicosia
Also known as
  • Alparslan Turkes
Spouses
Children
Religion
  • Islam
  • Sunni Islam
Nationality
  • Turkey
Profession
Education
  • Kuleli Military High School
Died
Apr 4, 1997
Ankara

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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