When was Süleyman Demirel born?

Süleyman Demirel was born on 1 November 1924 in İslamköy.

What positions has Süleyman Demirel held?

Positions held by Süleyman Demirel include: President of Turkey (1993–2000); Prime Minister of Turkey (1991–1993); Leader of True path party (1987–1993); Prime Minister of Turkey (1979–1980); Prime Minister of Turkey (1977–1978).

Where did Süleyman Demirel study?

Süleyman Demirel was educated at Istanbul Technical University.

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Süleyman Demirel

9th President of the Republic of Turkey (1924-2015)

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Süleyman Sami Demirel (1 November 1924 – 17 June 2015) was a Turkish politician, engineer, and statesman who served as the president of Turkey from 1993 to 2000. He previously served as the prime minister of Turkey seven times between 1965 and 1993. He was the leader of the Justice Party (AP) from 1964 to 1980 and the leader of the True Path Party (DYP) from 1987 to 1993.

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Born: 1 November 1924 wd
Place of birth: İslamköy wd
Died: 17 June 2015 wd
Place of death: Ankara wd
Citizenship: Turkey wd
Occupation: engineer, politician, university teacher wd
Political party: True Path Party (1987–1993), Justice Party (1961–1981) wd
Education: Istanbul Technical University wd
Spouse: Nazmiye Demirel wd

Positions held wd

President of Turkey (16 May 1993 – 16 May 2000)
Prime Minister of Turkey (20 November 1991 – 16 May 1993)
Leader of True path party (24 September 1987 – 16 May 1993)
Prime Minister of Turkey (12 November 1979 – 12 September 1980)
Prime Minister of Turkey (21 July 1977 – 5 January 1978)
Prime Minister of Turkey (31 March 1975 – 21 June 1977)
Prime Minister of Turkey (6 March 1970 – 26 March 1971)
Prime Minister of Turkey (3 November 1969 – 6 March 1970)
Prime Minister of Turkey (27 October 1965 – 3 November 1969)
member of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey

Awards wd

Grand Order of King Tomislav
Order of the White Eagle (Third Polish Republic) (1993)
Order of the Republic (2004)
Collar of the Order of the Star of Romania
Collar of the Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana
Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic
Grand Cross Special Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany (2000)
honorary doctor of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Honorary doctor of the University of Zagreb
Great Gold Medal of Masaryk University (2002)
Order of the Golden Fleece
Independence Order (1999)
Sheref Order (2013)
State Medal of Honour of the Republic of Turkey
Order of the Leopard 1st class

About

Having been identified as a potential future prime minister by Adnan Menderes, Demirel was elected leader of the Justice Party in 1964 and managed to bring down the government of İsmet İnönü in 1965 despite not being a Member of Parliament. He supported the government of Suat Hayri Ürgüplü until his party won a parliamentary majority in 1965. He became the first prime minister born in the Republic of Turkey. Claiming that his Justice Party was the successor of the banned Democrat Party, he was re-elected as premier in 1969 by winning a parliamentary majority for a second time. Despite his economic reforms which stabilised inflation, he resigned after his budget was blocked by parliament, but formed his third government shortly after. His premiership came to an end following the 1971 Turkish coup d'état.

Demirel was the leader of the opposition from 1971 to 1975 before forming a right-wing government known as the First Nationalist Front, which collapsed in 1977. He formed the Second Nationalist Front cabinet in 1977, which collapsed in 1978. Demirel's minority government in 1979 was unable to elect a president in 1980, leading to the 1980 Turkish coup d'état which banned Demirel from politics. Returning to politics in 1987, he assumed the leadership of the True Path Party. He won the 1991 general election and formed a coalition with the Social Democratic Populist Party (SHP), assuming his fifth and final term as prime minister. Following the sudden death of serving President Turgut Özal, Demirel…

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When was Süleyman Demirel born?: Süleyman Demirel was born on 1 November 1924 in İslamköy.
What positions has Süleyman Demirel held?: Positions held by Süleyman Demirel include: President of Turkey (1993–2000); Prime Minister of Turkey (1991–1993); Leader of True path party (1987–1993); Prime Minister of Turkey (1979–1980); Prime Minister of Turkey (1977–1978).
Where did Süleyman Demirel study?: Süleyman Demirel was educated at Istanbul Technical University.

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