Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | Turkish |
| Date of Birth | 26/02/1954 |
| Age | 72 years |
| Birthplace | Kasımpaşa, Istanbul, Turkey |
Latest News about Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
Turkish lawmakers came to blows on the parliament floor over President Erdoğan's decision to appoint new justice officials, reflecting ongoing tensions within the government during a cabinet reshuffle.
President Erdoğan declared that Turkey is poised to become a central actor in a newly emerging world order, emphasizing that the country's principled foreign policy and resilience have positioned it on the right side of history. Speaking at the Turkish Entrepreneurial Businesspeople Confederation, he projected confidence in Turkey's future, describing a brand new journey in which a great and powerful Turkey would emerge.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan declared 2026 as a 'year of reform' for Türkiye during his Justice and Development Party's weekly meeting in parliament. He pledged sweeping legislative reforms to address social issues like protecting children from digital threats and reviewing the social assistance system, while committing to strictly adhere to the 2026 budget for economic stability. Erdoğan positioned his party as the only force capable of navigating Türkiye through the current global challenges.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Recep Tayyip Erdoğan |
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| Nickname | Not Known |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 180 cm |
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| Weight | 81 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Salt and Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Kasımpaşa Piyale Primary School, İmam Hatip school |
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| College | Marmara University |
| Degree | Degree in Economics and Administrative Sciences |
Personal Life
| Ethnicity | Georgian |
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| Religion | Sunni Islam |
| Hobbies | Playing and Watching Football, Cycling |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Wife | Emine Gulbaran |
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Family
| Father | Ahmet Erdogan |
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| Mother | Tenzile Erdogan |
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Career
| Party | Justice and Development Party |
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| Biggest Rival | Ekmeleddin İhsanoğlu |
| Political Journey |
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| Current Position | President of Turkey |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Erdoğan stated in 2003 that he is of Georgian descent, with his family originally from Batumi and later settled in Rize, Turkey. | |
| 2. He was raised in Rize, where his father served in the Turkish Coast Guard. | |
| 3. During his youth, Erdoğan played football locally from 1969 to 1982, transitioning to an amateur league at 16. | |
| 4. In 1999, he received a 10-month prison sentence for reciting a controversial poem, leading to his removal as mayor after serving 4 months. | |
| 5. In December 2013, Turkish Police arrested over 50 individuals, including high-ranking officials, for corruption, leading to allegations and conspiracy theories, mainly between the Prime Minister and Fethullah Gülen. | |
| 6. On April 18, 2004, Erdoğan was recognized in TIME Magazine's list of the 100 most influential people. |