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Rauf Raif Denktaş (b. 27 January 1924, Paphos – d. 13 January 2012, Nicosia) is the founding President of Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus and one of the most significant political leaders of the Turkish Cypriot community. He played a pivotal role in the struggle for the existence of Turkish Cypriots and led the establishment of the political structure of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Throughout his political career, he defended the rights of the Turkish Cypriot people and particip