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Gürsel, Cemal (jĕmäl` gürsĕl`), 1895–1966, Turkish army officer and political leader. He fought in World War I and in most of the military campaigns during the war of independence (1920–23). Gürsel remained in the army and in 1958 became commander of Turkish ground forces. A popular army figure, he led the coup of May, 1960, which overthrew Prime Minister Adnan Menderes Menderes, Adnan (ädnän`mĕndĕrĕs`), 1899–1961, Turkish prime minister (1950–60). In Jan. ..... Click the link for more information. (see also Turkey Turkey, Turk. Türkiye (tür'kēyĕ`), officially Republic of Turkey, republic (2005 est. pop. ..... Click the link for more information. ). Gürsel resisted attempts to continue military rule and was elected president of the republic in 1961. Because of illness, he was succeeded as president by Cevdet Sunay in Mar., 1966, and died in September. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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