About Kemal Türkler
Lived 1926 – 1980 (aged 53–54). Kemal Türkler was a Turkish politician, trade unionist and union member.
Kemal Türkler (1926 – 22 July 1980) was a Turkish socialist labor union leader. He was founder and first president of Confederation of Revolutionary Trade Unions of Turkey (Türkiye Devrimci İşçi Sendikaları Konfederasyonu, DISK), and also one of the founders of the Workers Party of Turkey (Türkiye İşçi Partisi, TİP) in 1963.
Life He worked as a metal worker for a long time. He became president of Turkey's Metal Workers' Union (Türkiye Maden-Iş). He was a leading figure of the democratic trade union movement in Turkey.
Death Kemal Türkler was assassinated on 22 July 1980 in front of his home in Merter, İstanbul by ultra-nationalist MHP militants. Türkler is commemorated on the anniversary of his killing each year by various left-wing parties, unions and organizations in Turkey.
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Who was Kemal Türkler?
Turkish statesperson (1926–1980)
When was Kemal Türkler born?
Kemal Türkler was born in 1926 in Denizli.
When did Kemal Türkler die?
Kemal Türkler died on 22 July 1980 in Istanbul.
What was Kemal Türkler's occupation?
Kemal Türkler was a politician, trade unionist and union member.
What nationality was Kemal Türkler?
Kemal Türkler was Turkish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Kemal Türkler. https://biography.guide/kemal-turkler/
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