Ahmet Tahtakılıç

Ahmet Tahtakılıç (1909–2000) was a Turkish lawyer and politician. He served as a member of the Parliament, senator and held various cabinet posts in the early 1960s. He started his political career in the Democrat Party (DP) in 1946. After being part of right-wing political parties he became a member of the Republican People's Party (CHP) in 1973. He was among the founders of Human Rights Association which was established in 1986.

Early life and education He was born in Bozkış village of Uşak in 1909.

Career and activities Following his graduation Tahtakılıç joined the Ministry of Interior and worked in various capacities, including district governor. He also worked as a lawyer before he was elected as deputy from Kütahya for the DP in 1946. He became a member of the DP's General Administrative Board in 1947. He was among those who were fired from the DP in March 1948 due to their opposition. In the same cabinet he also served as minister of education between 2 March 1961 and 20 November 1961. He published his memoirs with the title Dönüşü Olmayan Yol in 1989.

Tahtakılıç died on 13 December 2000.