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Kemal Satır

1911 – 1991

Turkish statesperson

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About Kemal Satır

Lived 1911 – 1991 (aged 80). Kemal Satır was a Turkish politician and physician.

Kemal Satır (21 April 1911 – 23 May 1991) was a Turkish physician and politician.

Early years He was born in Adana. After finishing the School of Medicine in Istanbul University, he began working as a radiology expert in 1937. He also became a member of Republican People's Party (CHP). Between 1943 and 1950, he was the MP from Adana Province, and between 1949-1950, he served as the Minister of Transportation in the 18th government of Turkey (Şemsettin Günaltay's cabinet).

After 1950 After the defeat of CHP in 1950 elections, in which he lost his seat in the parliament, he returned to medical practice. In 1957, he was elected as the MP from Elazığ Province, and continued as Elazığ MP up to 1969, when he changed his electoral province to Adana again. Between 1963 and 1965, he became the deputy prime minister in the cabinet of İsmet İnönü. He was elected as the chairman of the party. The new established party lived short. On 28 February 1973, it merged to Nationalist Reliance Party (aka Reliance Party) of Turhan Feyzioğlu. After merging, the party was renamed Republican Reliance Party. Kemal Satır became the vice president. During this period, he served as the deputy prime minister in Naim Talu's cabinet once more. He died in 1991.

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Important facts

Birth century
Education
Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, İstanbul University
Positions held
Member of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, Minister of Transport and Infrastructure

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Kemal Satır?

Turkish statesperson (1911–1991)

When was Kemal Satır born?

Kemal Satır was born on 23 April 1911 in Adana.

When did Kemal Satır die?

Kemal Satır died on 23 May 1991 in Istanbul.

What was Kemal Satır's occupation?

Kemal Satır was a politician and physician.

What nationality was Kemal Satır?

Kemal Satır was Turkish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Kemal Satır

· Wikidata: Q6097255

· DBpedia: Kemal Satır

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