Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is a politician and current President of Turkey who was born on February 26, 1954, in Kasımpaşa, Turkey. He has performed as the 12th and current president of Turkey (since 2014). However, he earlier served as prime minister of Turkey (2003 – 2014) and as mayor of Istanbul (1994 – 1998). He is also the co-founder of the Justice and Development Party (AKP) in 2001.
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Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Biography
Real Name | Recep Tayyip Erdoğan |
Gender | Male |
Nickname | Tayip, Reis |
Birthday | February 26, 1954 |
Age | 69 (As of now, 2023) |
Religion | Muslim |
Hometown | Kasımpaşa, Istanbul, Turkey |
Nationality | Turkish |
Education | Graduation |
Profession | Politician & Businessman |
Debut | 1994, as Mayor of Istanbul |
Net Worth | $100 Million (As of 2023) |
Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Father Name | Ahmet Erdoğan |
Mother Name | Tenzile Erdoğan |
Siblings | 7 |
Spouse | Emine Erdoğan |
Marital Status | Married |
Hobbies | Football, Reading & Gardening |
Early Life & Family
Recep was born on February 26, 1954, in KasımpaşaTurkey. He was the fourth of six children born to Ahmet Erdoğan, who was a coast guard, and Tenzile Erdoğan, who was a housewife. His father died when he was 11 years old, and his mother raised him and his siblings on her own.
Wife
He is married to Emine Erdoğan, who was a former teacher. They have four children together Ahmet Burak Erdoğan, Esra Erdoğan, Necmettin Bilal Erdoğan, and Sümeyye Erdoğan.
Education
He did his schooling at Kasımpaşa High School and graduated from Marmara University Faculty of Economics (1981).
Career
He started his political career with the Welfare Party, which is a religious-based political party that was banned in 1998. After the ban, Recep co-founded the Justice and Development Party (AKP), which rapidly became one of the most popular political parties in Turkey.
In 2002, the AKP won the General Election, and he became prime minister. He is listed as one of the most powerful and influential leaders in Turkey today and now serving as the 12th Turkish President.
Erdoğan Electoral History
Year | Office | Result |
1984 | Member of Parliament | Lost |
1989 | Mayor of Beyoğlu | Lost |
1991 | Member of Parliament | Lost |
1994 | Mayor of Istanbul | Won |
2002 | Member of Parliament | Won |
2004 | Party leader | Won |
2007 | Member of Parliament | Won |
2009 | Party leader | Won |
2011 | Member of Parliament | Won |
2014 | President | Won |
2018 | President | Won |
2023 | President | Won |
Social Media
He has 11.8M followers on Instagram
He has 20.7M followers on Twitter.
He has 10M followers on Facebook.
Youtube
He has 397K subscribers on Youtube.
Social Media Handles
Net Worth
As of now (2023), his net worth is $100 million.
Physical Appearance
Height | 5 Feet & 11 Inches |
Weight | 84 kg |
Body | Athletic |
Biceps | 16 |
Chest | 42 |
Weist | 32 |
Shoe Size | 10 (US size) |
Tattoo | None |
Eye Color | Brown |
Hair Color | Black |
Skin Complexion | Light Brown |
Interesting Facts About Erdoğan
- He is the first Turkish president to be born after the establishment of the Republic of Turkey in 1923.
- He is the longest-serving prime minister in Turkish history (2003 to 2014).
- He is the first Turkish president to be elected by popular vote.
- He is a Muslim and has been criticized for his close relations with Islamist groups.
- He is also one of the most powerful and influential leaders in Turkey today.
- He played semi-professional football before entering politics.
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