About Hikmet Köksal
Lived 1932 – 2020 (aged 87). Hikmet Köksal was a Turkish soldier.
Hikmet Köksal (1932 – February 25, 2020 ) was a Turkish general, born in Yusufeli. He was the Commander of the Turkish Army during the 1997 "post-modern coup", and previously Commander of the First Army of Turkey (1994–1996). He was one of those arrested in 2012 as part of the investigation of the coup and of the associated West Study Group.
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Who was Hikmet Köksal?
Turkish general and statesperson (1932–2020)
When was Hikmet Köksal born?
Hikmet Köksal was born on 1 May 1932 in Yusufeli.
When did Hikmet Köksal die?
Hikmet Köksal died on 25 February 2020 in Istanbul.
What was Hikmet Köksal's occupation?
Hikmet Köksal was a soldier.
What nationality was Hikmet Köksal?
Hikmet Köksal was Turkish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Hikmet Köksal. https://biography.guide/hikmet-koksal/
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