Münci Kapani

Münci Kapani (1921–1993) was a Turkish academic, politician and writer. He is known for his studies on public law and political activities in the mid-1950s.

Early life and education He was born Mehmet Münci in İzmir on 16 May 1921.

Career and activities One year after his graduation Kapani joined his alma mater as a research assistant. and shaped the magazine's ideological framework along with Şerif Mardin, Bülent Ecevit, Turhan Feyzioğlu and Attilâ İlhan. Kapani also contributed to Yeni Gün , the official newspaper of the Liberty Party.

Following the military coup on 27 May 1960 the DP was banned, and a Constituent Assembly was formed. Kapani was made a member of the Assembly. He was appointed to the Constitutional Commission which was established by the Assembly in January 1961. The Commission was headed by Turhan Feyzioğlu and Enver Ziya Karal. Some of the other Commission members included Muammer Aksoy, Turan Güneş, Doğan Avcıoğlu, Coşkun Kırca and Mümtaz Soysal. From the late 1960s Kapani's views were frequently featured in Ant, a socialist magazine.

Personal life and death Kapani settled in Karşıyaka, İzmir, after his retirement.

Kapani died on 21 June 1993.

His books were donated to the library of İzmir Municipality.