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Melahat Gürsel was born on 1900 in Ottoman Empire, is an A first lady of Turkey. Discover Melahat Gürsel's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 75 years old?

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Age 75 years old
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Born 1900, 1900
Birthday 1900
Birthplace Ottoman Empire
Date of death 23 February, 1975
Died Place Karşıyaka, Izmir, Turkey
Nationality Oman

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Who Is Melahat Gürsel's Husband?

Her husband is Cemal Gürsel (m. 1927-1966)

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Husband Cemal Gürsel (m. 1927-1966)
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Children Özdemir Gürsel Hatice Gürsel (adopted) Türkan Gürsen (adopted)

Melahat Gürsel Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Melahat Gürsel worth at the age of 75 years old? Melahat Gürsel’s income source is mostly from being a successful . She is from Oman. We have estimated Melahat Gürsel's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

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1900

Melahat was born in 1900.

Her father was the chief engineer on the Ottoman cruiser Hamidiye.

1927

In 1927, she married army officer Cemal Bey, who was introduced to her by the older brother.

From this marriage, a son Özdemir was born.

The couple also adopted two daughter, Hatice and Türkan.

1960

On 27 May 1960, some mid-ranked Turkish Army officers staged a military coup, and overthrew the government.

Four-star general Cemal Gürsel, then Commander of the Turkish Army, was appointed head of the state by the revolutionaries without a leader.

1966

He remained in office until his presidency was ended by the Grand National Assembly of Turkey on 28 March 1966 due to his illness.

Gürsel was known as an economizing and proud woman.

Also during her time as the First Lady, Melahat Gürsel remained a modest housewife, cooking food in the kitchen despite the cooks employed in the presidential palace Çankaya Mansion, and sewing her daily dresses.

She did not accompany her husband at official visits at home or abroad to help the state saves money.

She handed over the presents to the state, which were officially given to her.

1975

Melahat Gürsel (1900 – 23 February 1975) was the First Lady of Turkey from 27 May 1960 until 28 March 1966 during the presidency of her husband Cemal Gürsel.

She died at the age of 75 in her home at Deniz Bostanlı neighborhood of Karşıyaka, Izmir at 11:30 on 23 February 1975.

Her body was transferred next day to Istanbul, and was interred at the Zincirlikuyu Cemetery following the religious funeral.