About Faruk Gürler
Lived 1908 – 1975 (aged 66–67). Faruk Gürler was a Turkish politician.
Ömer Faruk Gürler (1913 – 23 August 1975 ) was a Turkish general. He was the 15th Commander of the Turkish Army during the 1971 Turkish coup d'état, and then Chief of the General Staff of Turkey (1972–1973). He was the military's candidate in the 1973 Presidential Election, but lost to Fahri Korutürk chosen by the Grand National Assembly of Turkey.
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Who was Faruk Gürler?
Turkish general and statesperson (1908–1975)
When was Faruk Gürler born?
Faruk Gürler was born in 1908 in Üsküdar.
When did Faruk Gürler die?
Faruk Gürler died on 23 August 1975 in Istanbul.
What was Faruk Gürler's occupation?
Faruk Gürler was a politician.
What nationality was Faruk Gürler?
Faruk Gürler was Turkish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Faruk Gürler. https://biography.guide/faruk-gurler/
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