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Kenan Evren — Age, Birthday & Biography

Born: 17 July 1917 · Died: 9 May 2015 · Age at death: 97

How old was Kenan Evren when he died?

Kenan Evren died aged 97. He was born on 17 July 1917 and died on 9 May 2015.

Turkish military officer and seventh President of Turkey

Did you know?After retiring from politics, he spent much of his time pursuing a hobby as an amateur landscape painter.

Ahmet Kenan Evren (17 July 1917 – 9 May 2015) was a Turkish military officer who served as the 7th president of Turkey from 1982 to 1989. He assumed the post by leading the 1980 military coup.

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Age at death: 97
Would be: 109
Years since death: 11

Born: July 17, 1917 · Kula, Turkey
Died: May 9, 2015
Cause of death: Organ dysfunction
Nationality: Turkish
Known for: Politics, Military

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Spouse: Sekine Evren

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