Abdullah Gül

11th President of Turkey (born 1950)
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Abdullah Gül
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Abdullah Gül

Summary

Abdullah Gül is a human[1]. Born in Kayseri[2], he… he was born on October 29, 1950[3]. He worked as a politician[4], diplomat[5], and economist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (534 views/month, #6,848 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Kayseri[2], Abdullah Gül…
  • Abdullah Gül was born on October 29, 1950[3].
  • Abdullah Gül was married to Hayrünnisa Gül[8].
  • Abdullah Gül held citizenship in Turkey[9].
  • Turkish was Abdullah Gül's native language[10].
  • Abdullah Gül's professions included politician[4].
  • Abdullah Gül's professions included diplomat[5].
  • Abdullah Gül worked as an economist[6].
  • Abdullah Gül was employed by Sakarya University[11].
  • Abdullah Gül's education included a stint at Kayseri Lyceum[12].
  • Abdullah Gül's education included a stint at Istanbul University Faculty of Economics[13].
  • Abdullah Gül was educated at University of Exeter[14].
  • Abdullah Gül was educated at University of London[15].
  • Abdullah Gül's education included a stint at University of Exeter Business School[16].
  • Abdullah Gül was educated at Istanbul University[17].
  • Abdullah Gül received the Honorary Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[18].
  • Abdullah Gül received the Chatham House Prize[19].
  • Abdullah Gül received the Grand Cross with Chain of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Hungary (civil)[20].
  • Abdullah Gül received the Grand Collar of the Order of Prince Henry[21].
  • Abdullah Gül received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[22].
  • Abdullah Gül received the Order of King Abdulaziz al Saud[23].
  • Abdullah Gül's religion is recorded as Sunni Islam[24].
  • Abdullah Gül's religion is recorded as Islam[25].
  • Abdullah Gül is recorded as male[26].
  • Abdullah Gül's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Abdullah Gül was born in Kayseri[2]. He was born on October 29, 1950[3]. Turkish was his native language[10].

Education

Educated at Kayseri Lyceum[12], a school building[28], in Turkey[29]; Istanbul University Faculty of Economics[13], a faculty[30], in Turkey[31]; University of Exeter[14], a public research university[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1955[34]; University of London[15], a university[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1836[37], headquartered in London[38]; University of Exeter Business School[16], a business school[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1998[41]; and Istanbul University[17], a public university[42], in Turkey[43], founded in 1453[44], headquartered in Istanbul[45]. Abdullah Gül earned the academic degree of Doctor of Economics[46].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4], diplomat[5], and economist[6]. Among Abdullah Gül's employers was Sakarya University[11].

Recognition

Awards received include Honorary Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[18], a grade of an order[47], in United Kingdom[48]; Chatham House Prize[19], an award[49]; Grand Cross with Chain of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Hungary (civil)[20], a grade of an order[50], in Hungary[51]; Grand Collar of the Order of Prince Henry[21], a Grand Collar[52], in Portugal[53]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[22], a grade of an order[54], in Italy[55]; and Order of King Abdulaziz al Saud[23], an order[56], in Saudi Arabia[57], founded in 1971[58].

Personal Life

Among Abdullah Gül's spouses was Hayrünnisa Gül[8]. Religious affiliations include Sunni Islam[24], an Islamic denomination[59], founded in 0601[60] and Islam[25], a major religious group[61], founded in 0631[62]. He was affiliated with the Justice and Development Party[63].

Why It Matters

Abdullah Gül ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (534 views/month, #6,848 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[64] He is known by 34 alternative names across languages and contexts.[65]

FAQs

Where was Abdullah Gül born?

Born in Kayseri[2], Abdullah Gül…

Who was Abdullah Gül married to?

Abdullah Gül's spouses include Hayrünnisa Gül[8].

What did Abdullah Gül do for work?

Abdullah Gül worked as politician[4], diplomat[5], and economist[6].

Where did Abdullah Gül go to school?

Abdullah Gül was educated at Kayseri Lyceum[12], Istanbul University Faculty of Economics[13], University of Exeter[14], and University of London[15].

What awards did Abdullah Gül receive?

Honors received include Honorary Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[18], Chatham House Prize[19], Grand Cross with Chain of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Hungary (civil)[20], and Grand Collar of the Order of Prince Henry[21].

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Class ancestry

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  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [64] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [65] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at Kayseri Lyceum, Istanbul University Faculty of Economics, University of Exeter +3
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    Occupation politician, diplomat, economist
    Award received Honorary Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath, Chatham House Prize, Grand Cross with Chain of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Hungary (civil) +33
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