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Rauf Denktaş

Rauf Denktaş was a Cypriot politician, lawyer and writer (1924–2012). He was born in Paphos and died in North Nicosia.

Also recorded as Rauf Denktash

Biography

The authorities additionally record the heading Rauf Denktash. His recorded language was Turkish. His recorded confession was Sunni Islam.

2 children are recorded: Serdar Denktaş and Raif Denktaş.

Rauf Denktaş is recorded as having received State Medal of Honour of the Republic of Turkey and Atatürk International Peace Prize.

Rauf Denktaş studied at Lincoln's Inn and The English School. The recorded working language is Turkish.

Positions recorded include President of Northern Cyprus and Vice President of Cyprus.

Distinctions recorded are State Medal of Honour of the Republic of Turkey and Atatürk International Peace Prize.

Dated record

Life and career

The full dated record · 2 entries
  1. 1924

    Rauf Denktaş was born on 27 January 1924.

  2. 2012

    Rauf Denktaş died on 13 January 2012.

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Places

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  • Paphos

    Birth place

  • North Nicosia

    Death place

Where the work is held

Collections

Rauf Denktaş received State Medal of Honour of the Republic of Turkey and Atatürk International Peace Prize.

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A further 2 witnesses are held back from this article because the person or object named in them is not yet resolved to this record. They are kept, not discarded, and return once the identity is established.

The Encyclopedia exists whether or not anything is for sale. Corrections are recorded rather than overwritten, and every version of this record is kept. Published 14 August 2026.

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