Recep Tayyip Erdogan, a prominent figure with roots in Rize, was born on February 26, 1954, in the vibrant city of Istanbul. His educational journey commenced at Kasimpasa Piyale Primary School, where he earned his diploma in 1965. Subsequently, he pursued his high school education at Istanbul Imam Hatip School (Religious Vocational High School),graduating in 1973. Demonstrating academic prowess, Mr. Erdogan successfully cleared the necessary examinations for additional courses, thus earning a diploma from Eyup High School.
After completing his secondary education, Mr. Erdogan pursued higher education at Marmara University's Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, ultimately graduating with a diploma in 1981. This marked a significant milestone in his educational journey.
Recep Tayyip Erdogan's political career gained momentum when, as the General Chairman of the AK Party, he secured a resounding victory in the parliamentary elections held on July 22, 2007. His party won 46.6% of the votes, thereby establishing the 60th government of the Republic of Turkey. The Turkish people subsequently bestowed their vote of confidence upon him.
A significant turning point in Mr. Erdogan's career arrived on July 9, 2018, when he was sworn in as the first President of the Presidential System of Government, following the constitutional amendment adopted in the referendum on April 16, 2017. This marked a new era in Turkish politics, with Mr. Erdogan at the helm of the country's presidential system.
