About Osman Örek
Lived 1925 – 1999 (aged 73). Osman Örek was a Cypriot politician and lawyer.
Osman Nuri Örek (26 December 1925 – 24 March 1999) was a Turkish Cypriot politician, lawyer, author, and academic. He was born in Nicosia.
Upon the declaration of the Republic of Cyprus, Osman Örek became the first minister of defence of the new republic as well as being elected as the member of parliament for the Nicosia district. Örek also served as the prime minister of Turkish Federated State of Cyprus, holding this office during a short period from 21 April 1978 to 15 December 1978.
He died in London, on 24 March 1999 at the age of 73.
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Who was Osman Örek?
Prime Minister fo Northern Cyprus
When was Osman Örek born?
Osman Örek was born on 26 December 1925 in Nicosia Municipality.
When did Osman Örek die?
Osman Örek died on 24 March 1999 in London.
What was Osman Örek's occupation?
Osman Örek was a politician and lawyer.
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Osman Örek was Cypriot.
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