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{{Infobox person
| name = Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
| name = Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
| image = Recep Tayyip Erdogan 2021 (cropped).jpg
| image = Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.jpg
| caption = Erdoğan in 2021
| caption = Erdoğan in 2023
| office = 12th President of Turkey
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1954|2|26}}
| birth_place = [[Istanbul]], [[Turkey]]
| nationality = Turkish
| occupation = Politician
| office = [[President of Turkey]]
| term_start = 28 August 2014
| term_start = 28 August 2014
| predecessor = [[Abdullah Gül]]
| predecessor = [[Abdullah Gül]]
| office1 = Prime Minister of Turkey
| term_start1 = 14 March 2003
| term_end1 = 28 August 2014
| predecessor1 = [[Abdullah Gül]]
| successor1 = [[Ahmet Davutoğlu]]
| office2 = Mayor of Istanbul
| term_start2 = 27 March 1994
| term_end2 = 6 November 1998
| predecessor2 = [[Nurettin Sözen]]
| successor2 = [[Ali Müfit Gürtuna]]
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1954|2|26}}
| birth_place = [[Kasımpaşa]], [[Istanbul]], [[Turkey]]
| party = [[Justice and Development Party (Turkey)|Justice and Development Party]]
| party = [[Justice and Development Party (Turkey)|Justice and Development Party]]
| spouse = [[Emine Erdoğan]]
| children = 4
| alma_mater = [[Marmara University]]
| signature = Recep Tayyip Erdogan Signature.svg
}}
}}


'''Recep Tayyip Erdoğan''' (born 26 February 1954) is a Turkish politician serving as the 12th and current [[President of Turkey]] since 2014. He previously served as [[Prime Minister of Turkey]] from 2003 to 2014 and as [[Mayor of Istanbul]] from 1994 to 1998. Erdoğan is a founding member of the [[Justice and Development Party (Turkey)|Justice and Development Party]] (AKP), which he led from 2001 to 2014.
'''Recep Tayyip Erdoğan''' (born 26 February 1954) is a Turkish politician serving as the [[President of Turkey]] since 2014. He previously served as [[Prime Minister of Turkey]] from 2003 to 2014 and as [[Mayor of Istanbul]] from 1994 to 1998. Erdoğan is a founding member of the [[Justice and Development Party (Turkey)|Justice and Development Party]] (AKP), which he led from 2001 to 2014 and again from 2017 to 2023.


== Early Life and Education ==
== Early Life and Education ==
Erdoğan was born in the [[Kasımpaşa]] neighborhood of [[Istanbul]]. He attended an [[imam hatip school]], a type of religious vocational high school, and later graduated from [[Marmara University]]'s Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences.
Erdoğan was born in the [[Kasımpaşa]] neighborhood of [[Istanbul]], Turkey. He attended an [[imam hatip school]], a type of religious vocational high school, and later studied at [[Marmara University]], where he graduated with a degree in [[Economics]].


== Political Career ==
== Political Career ==
=== Mayor of Istanbul ===
=== Mayor of Istanbul ===
Erdoğan began his political career as the [[Mayor of Istanbul]] in 1994. During his tenure, he implemented several infrastructure projects and improved the city's water and waste management systems.
Erdoğan was elected as the [[Mayor of Istanbul]] in 1994. During his tenure, he implemented several infrastructure projects and improved the city's water and waste management systems.


=== Prime Minister of Turkey ===
=== Prime Minister of Turkey ===
In 2003, Erdoğan became the [[Prime Minister of Turkey]]. His tenure saw significant economic growth, constitutional reforms, and efforts to join the [[European Union]]. However, his government faced criticism for increasing authoritarianism and restrictions on freedom of speech and the press.
In 2003, Erdoğan became the [[Prime Minister of Turkey]]. His government implemented numerous reforms, including economic policies that led to significant growth. He also pursued a policy of "zero problems with neighbors," aiming to improve Turkey's relations with its neighboring countries.


=== President of Turkey ===
=== Presidency ===
Erdoğan was elected as the [[President of Turkey]] in 2014. His presidency has been marked by a shift towards a more centralized executive power, especially after the 2017 constitutional referendum that changed Turkey from a parliamentary to a presidential system.
Erdoğan was elected as the [[President of Turkey]] in 2014. His presidency has been marked by significant political changes, including a shift from a parliamentary system to a presidential system following a 2017 referendum.
 
== Controversies ==
Erdoğan's tenure has been marked by controversies, including allegations of authoritarianism, media censorship, and human rights violations. His government has been criticized for its handling of the [[2016 Turkish coup d'état attempt]] and subsequent purges.


== Personal Life ==
== Personal Life ==
Erdoğan is married to [[Emine Erdoğan]], and they have four children. He is known for his devout Islamic beliefs and often incorporates religious rhetoric into his political speeches.
Erdoğan is married to [[Emine Erdoğan]], and they have four children. He is known for his conservative views and has been a vocal advocate for [[Islamic values]] in Turkey.


== Related Pages ==
== See Also ==
* [[Justice and Development Party (Turkey)]]
* [[Politics of Turkey]]
* [[Prime Minister of Turkey]]
* [[Economy of Turkey]]
* [[President of Turkey]]
* [[Turkish presidential election, 2014]]
* [[Istanbul]]
* [[Marmara University]]
* [[European Union]]


== Categories ==
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
 
== External Links ==
* [https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/ Official website of the Presidency of the Republic of Turkey]
 
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Latest revision as of 17:01, 29 December 2024


Recep Tayyip Erdoğan (born 26 February 1954) is a Turkish politician serving as the President of Turkey since 2014. He previously served as Prime Minister of Turkey from 2003 to 2014 and as Mayor of Istanbul from 1994 to 1998. Erdoğan is a founding member of the Justice and Development Party (AKP), which he led from 2001 to 2014 and again from 2017 to 2023.

Early Life and Education[edit]

Erdoğan was born in the Kasımpaşa neighborhood of Istanbul, Turkey. He attended an imam hatip school, a type of religious vocational high school, and later studied at Marmara University, where he graduated with a degree in Economics.

Political Career[edit]

Mayor of Istanbul[edit]

Erdoğan was elected as the Mayor of Istanbul in 1994. During his tenure, he implemented several infrastructure projects and improved the city's water and waste management systems.

Prime Minister of Turkey[edit]

In 2003, Erdoğan became the Prime Minister of Turkey. His government implemented numerous reforms, including economic policies that led to significant growth. He also pursued a policy of "zero problems with neighbors," aiming to improve Turkey's relations with its neighboring countries.

Presidency[edit]

Erdoğan was elected as the President of Turkey in 2014. His presidency has been marked by significant political changes, including a shift from a parliamentary system to a presidential system following a 2017 referendum.

Controversies[edit]

Erdoğan's tenure has been marked by controversies, including allegations of authoritarianism, media censorship, and human rights violations. His government has been criticized for its handling of the 2016 Turkish coup d'état attempt and subsequent purges.

Personal Life[edit]

Erdoğan is married to Emine Erdoğan, and they have four children. He is known for his conservative views and has been a vocal advocate for Islamic values in Turkey.

See Also[edit]

References[edit]

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