Mustafa ?smet ?n?n? (1884  1973). Turkish general and statesman. President of Turkey from 11 November 1938. the day after the death of Mustafa Kemal Atat?rk. to 22 May 1950. when his Republican People's Party was defeated in Turkey's second free elections. He also served as the first Chief of the General Staff from 1922 to 1924. and as the first Prime Minister after the declaration of the Republic. serving three terms: from 1923 to 1924. 1925 to 1937. and 1961 to 1965