Tekin Arıburun
Tekin Arıburun (October 3, 1905 – August 13, 1993) was a Turkish soldier and statesman. He was born in then-Ottoman territory of Ishtib, Kosovo Vilayet (today Štip, part of the Republic of Macedonia).
His father is Hüseyin Avni who was the commander of legendary 57th Regiment in Gallipoli Campaign in 1915 during World War I. He was graduated from the Turkish Military College in 1935 and become Army General in 1959. He held the office of Chief Commander of Turkish Air Force. After completing his military career in 1960, he started with political life and elected as senator in 1961. He became the chairman of Senate between November 19, 1970 - June 14, 1977.
He was the acting president of Turkey between March 29, 1973 and April 6, 1973 after Cevdet Sunay's completing his seven years term and till the election of Fahri Korutürk.
He represented Turkey in many international meetings and conferences.
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Hamdullah Suphi Göker |
Commander of the Turkish Air Force May 1, 1959–May 27, 1960 |
Succeeded by İhsan Orgun |
| Political offices | ||
| Preceded by Cevdet Sunay |
Acting President of Turkey March 29, 1973 –April 6, 1973 |
Succeeded by Fahri Korutürk |