Muhtar also spelled "Mihtar" or "Mitar" is a
given name
A given name (also known as a forename or first name) is the part of a personal name quoted in that identifies a person, potentially with a middle name as well, and differentiates that person from the other members of a group (typically a f ...
and a
surname
In many societies, a surname, family name, or last name is the mostly hereditary portion of one's personal name that indicates one's family. It is typically combined with a given name to form the full name of a person, although several give ...
. Notable persons with that name include:
Persons with the given name
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Muhtar Kent
Ahmet Muhtar Kent (born December 1, 1952) is a Turkish-American business executive. He was the chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of The Coca-Cola Company. He became CEO in 2008, and chairman in 2009, leaving those positions in 2016 and 2 ...
(born 1952), Turkish American businessman
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Ahmet Muhtar Merter
Ahmet Muhtar Merter, also known as Ahmed Muhtar Bey (1 July 1891, Constantinople – 2 October 1959, Istanbul) was a Turkish soldier, industrialist, sports official and politician.
Sports
Between 1957–1959 Ahmet Muhtar was the president or so ...
(died 1959), Turkish freedom fighter-leader
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Celalettin Muhtar Ozden
Celalettin Muhtar "Celal" Özden (August 1865 – 26 October 1947) was a Turkish dermatologist known for his work on dermatophyte
Dermatophyte (from Greek '' derma'' "skin" ( GEN ''dermatos'') and ''phyton'' "plant") is a common label for a g ...
(1865–1947), Turkish dermatologist
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Ahmed Muhtar Pasha
Ahmed Muhtar Pasha (; 1 November 1839 – 21 January 1919) was a prominent Ottoman field marshal and Grand Vizier, who served in the Crimean and Russo-Turkish wars. Ahmed Muhtar Pasha was appointed as Grand Vizier in July 1912 at age 72, ...
(1839–1919), Turkish Ottoman grand vizier and general
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Ahmet Muhtar Bej Zogolli (1895-1961), eleventh Prime Minister of Albania, first President of Albania, and first fully recognized Albanian king.
Persons with the surname
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Mansur Muhtar (born 1959), Nigerian economist
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Reha Muhtar
Reha Muhtar (born 21 July 1959) is a Turkish anchorman, columnist and television reporter of Iraqi Turkmen descent.
He was first seen on TV as TRT's reporter from Turkey, Istanbul. Later he started hosting a debate program at show tv "''Ateş ...
(born 1959), Turkish television personality
See also
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Mukhtar (disambiguation)
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Turkish-language surnames
Turkish masculine given names
Masculine given names