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Melahat Gürsel

1900 – 1975

First Lady of Turkey

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About Melahat Gürsel

Lived 1900 – 1975. Melahat Gürsel was a Turkish politician.

Melahat Gürsel (1899 – 23 February 1974) was the First Lady of Turkey from 27 May 1960 until 28 March 1966 during the presidency of her husband Cemal Gürsel.

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Important facts

Born

1900, Ottoman Empire

Birth century

19th century

Died

23 February 1975, İzmir

Occupation

Politician

Nationality

Turkey, Ottoman Empire

Positions held

First Lady of Turkey

Also known as

Melahat Gursel

Family & relationships

Spouse

Cemal Gürsel

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Melahat Gürsel's

August Gutzmer

1860 – 1924

Mathematician

D'Arcy Wentworth Thompson

Frequently asked questions

Who was Melahat Gürsel?

First Lady of Turkey (1900–1975)

When was Melahat Gürsel born?

Melahat Gürsel was born in 1900 in Ottoman Empire.

When did Melahat Gürsel die?

Melahat Gürsel died on 23 February 1975 in İzmir.

What was Melahat Gürsel's occupation?

Melahat Gürsel was a politician.

What nationality was Melahat Gürsel?

Melahat Gürsel was Turkish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Melahat Gürsel

· Wikidata: Q6057777

· DBpedia: Melahat Gürsel

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