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Semiha Yıldırım

b. 1954

Turkish statesperson (born 1954)

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About Semiha Yıldırım

Born 1954. Semiha Yıldırım is a Turkish politician and teacher.

Semiha Yıldırım (born 1954) is a Turkish retired teacher. She is the wife of former Turkish prime minister Binali Yıldırım. The "Semiha Yıldırım Primary School" in Çekmeköy was built by former school children and commissioned by the Ministry of Education. The school is named in her honor.

Life Semiha Yıldırım was born in 1954 in Kayıköy of Refahiye district in Erzincan. After her retirement, she continued supporting voluntary education projects. A primary school in Istanbul is named after her.

Personal life She is married to Turkey's 27th Prime Minister Binali Yıldırım. Together they raised three children: Erkan Yıldırım, Ahmet Yıldırım and Büşra Yıldırım. She is a devout Sunni Muslim, and once she stated: "Islam should conquer everywhere".

Awards 2012 - "Mother of the Year", İzmir Education Volunteers Association

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Important facts

Born
1954, Refahiye
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Politician, Teacher
Nationality
Turkey

Family & relationships

Spouse
Binali Yıldırım

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Semiha Yıldırım?

Turkish statesperson (born 1954)

When was Semiha Yıldırım born?

Semiha Yıldırım was born in 1954 in Refahiye.

What is Semiha Yıldırım's occupation?

Semiha Yıldırım is a politician and teacher.

What nationality is Semiha Yıldırım?

Semiha Yıldırım is Turkish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Semiha Yıldırım

· Wikidata: Q25477254

· DBpedia: Semiha Yıldırım

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