Alparslan Türkeş Politician

Alparslan Türkeş (25 November 1917 – 4 April 1997) was a Turkish nationalist politician who was the founder and former president of the Nationalist Movement Party. He represented the far right of the Turkish political spectrum, and was court-martialed on the charges of "fascist and racist activities" in 1945, with the charges being dismissed in 1947. He was called Başbuğ ("Leader") by his devotees.

Personal facts

Birth date	November 25, 1917
Birth place	Cyprus , Nicosia
Religion	Sunni Islam
Date of death	April 05, 1997
Place of death	Ankara , Turkey
Education	Kuleli Military High School