Kenan Evren

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Kenan Evren
7th President of the Republic of Turkey
In office
12 September 1980 – 9 November 1989
Preceded by Fahri Korutürk
Succeeded by Turgut Özal
Personal details
Born July 17, 1918 (1918-07-17) (age 94)
Alaşehir, Manisa
Nationality Turkish
Spouse(s) Sakine Evren
Kenan Evren

Ahmet Kenan Evren (born 17 July 1918 in Alaşehir, Manisa), was the 7th president of Turkey. He was a former Turkish general and the leader of the coup d'état on 12 September 1980.