Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow

Turkmen politician and president of Turkmenistan (2006–2022)
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Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow was born on June 29, 1957, in Babaarap[1][2]. He holds citizenship of both the Soviet Union and Turkmenistan and is a politician and dentist by occupation. His religion is Sunni Islam. His siblings are Oguljemal Geldimuhammedova and Gulnabat Dovletova[3][4], and his children are Serdar Berdimuhamedow and Oguljahan Atabayeva[5]. He was educated at Myrat Garryyev State Medical University of Turkmenistan.

Berdimuhamedow has received numerous awards, including the Watan Order, Order of King Abdulaziz al Saud, Order of Zayed, Order of Outstanding Merit, Medal "10 years of Astana", Order of Ismoili Somoni, and two more. He served as President of Turkmenistan from 2007 to 2022[6], previously holding the position of Vice President of Turkmenistan from 2001 to 2007[6]. Since 2021, he has been Chairman of the People's Council of Turkmenistan[6].

Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow

Summary

Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow is a human[1]. Born in Babaarap[2], he… he was born on June 29, 1957[3]. He worked as a politician[4] and dentist[5]. He ranks in the top 0.52% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,303 views/month, #5,251 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow was born in Babaarap[2].
  • Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow was born on June 29, 1957[3].
  • Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow's father was Mýalikguly Berdimuhamedow[7].
  • Among Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow's spouses was Ogulgerek Berdimuhamedowa[8].
  • A child of Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow was Serdar Berdimuhamedow[9].
  • A child of Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow was Oguljahan Atabayeva[10].
  • Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow held citizenship in Turkmenistan[11].
  • Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow's professions included politician[4].
  • Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow's professions included dentist[5].
  • Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow held the position of Chairman of the People's Council of Turkmenistan[12].
  • Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow received the Watan Order[13].
  • Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow received the Order of King Abdulaziz al Saud[14].
  • Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow received the Order of Zayed[15].
  • Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow received the Order of Outstanding Merit[16].
  • Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow received the Medal "10 years of Astana"[17].
  • Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow received the Order of Ismoili Somoni[18].
  • Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow's religion is recorded as Sunni Islam[19].
  • Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow is recorded as male[20].
  • Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow was affiliated with the independent politician[22].
  • Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow was affiliated with the nonpartisanism[23].
  • Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow's military branch is recorded as Armed Forces of Turkmenistan[24].
  • Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow's Commons category is recorded as Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow[25].
  • Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow's military, police or special rank is recorded as general of the army[26].
  • Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow earned the academic degree of Doctor of Economics[27].

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  • Type: Person[28]

  • Country: TM[29]

  • Began / founded: 1957-06-29[30]

  • MusicBrainz ID: 92ab8c51-e796-4088-b34e-981420ba805c[31]

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Origins and Family

Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow was born in Babaarap[2]. He was born on June 29, 1957[3]. His father was Mýalikguly Berdimuhamedow[7].

Education

Academic degrees include Doctor of Economics[27] and Doctor of Sciences in Medicine[32].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4] and dentist[5]. Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow held the position of Chairman of the People's Council of Turkmenistan[12].

Recognition

Awards received include Watan Order[13], an order[33], in Turkmenistan[34], founded in 2007[35]; Order of King Abdulaziz al Saud[14], an order[36], in Saudi Arabia[37], founded in 1971[38]; Order of Zayed[15], an order[39], in United Arab Emirates[40], founded in 1987[41]; Order of Outstanding Merit[16], an order[42], in Uzbekistan[43], founded in 1996[44]; Medal "10 years of Astana"[17], a jubilee medal[45], in Kazakhstan[46], founded in 2008[47]; and Order of Ismoili Somoni[18], an order[48], in Tajikistan[49].

Personal Life

Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow was married to Ogulgerek Berdimuhamedowa[8]. Children include Serdar Berdimuhamedow[9], a politician[50], b. 1981[51], of Soviet Union[52], awarded the Magtymguly Pyragy medal[53] and Oguljahan Atabayeva[10], a public figure[54], of Turkmenistan[55]. His religion is recorded as Sunni Islam[19]. Political affiliations include independent politician[22], a parliamentary grouping[56] and nonpartisanism[23], a term[57].

Why It Matters

Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow ranks in the top 0.52% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,303 views/month, #5,251 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 114 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]

FAQs

Where was Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow born?

Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow was born in Babaarap[2].

Who were Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow's parents?

Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow's father was Mýalikguly Berdimuhamedow[7].

Who was Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow married to?

Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow's spouses include Ogulgerek Berdimuhamedowa[8].

What did Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow do for work?

Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow worked as politician[4] and dentist[5].

What awards did Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow receive?

Honors received include Watan Order[13], Order of King Abdulaziz al Saud[14], Order of Zayed[15], and Order of Outstanding Merit[16].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [58] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [59] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 18d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, dentist
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    Military, police or special rank general of the army
    Place of birth Babaarap
    Academic degree Doctor of Economics, Doctor of Sciences in Medicine
    Sex or gender male
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