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| name = Recep Tayyip Erdoğan | | name = Recep Tayyip Erdoğan | ||
| image = Recep Tayyip | | image = Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.jpg | ||
| caption = Erdoğan in | | caption = Erdoğan in 2023 | ||
| office = | | 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]] | ||
| party = [[Justice and Development Party (Turkey)|Justice and Development Party]] | | party = [[Justice and Development Party (Turkey)|Justice and Development Party]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Recep Tayyip Erdoğan''' (born 26 February 1954) is a Turkish politician serving as the | '''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 | 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 | 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 | 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 === | ||
Erdoğan was elected as the [[President of Turkey]] in 2014. His presidency has been marked by a shift | 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 | 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 == | ||
* [[ | * [[Politics of Turkey]] | ||
* [[Economy of Turkey]] | |||
* [[ | * [[Turkish presidential election, 2014]] | ||
* [[ | |||
== | == 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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