Yıldırım Akbulut
| Yıldırım Akbulut | |
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| Prime Minister of Turkey | |
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In office 9 November 1989 – 23 June 1991 | |
| President | Turgut Özal |
| Deputy | Ali Bozer (1989-90) |
| Preceded by | Turgut Özal |
| Succeeded by | Mesut Yılmaz |
| 15th Speaker of the Grand National Assembly | |
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In office 20 May 1999 – 30 September 2000 | |
| President |
Süleyman Demirel, Ahmet Necdet Sezer |
| Preceded by | Hikmet Çetin |
| Succeeded by | Ömer İzgi |
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In office 24 December 1987 – 9 November 1989 | |
| President | Kenan Evren |
| Preceded by | Necmetin Karaduman |
| Succeeded by | İsmet Kaya Erdem |
| Leader of the Motherland Party | |
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In office 16 November 1989 – 15 June 1991 | |
| Preceded by | Turgut Özal |
| Succeeded by | Mesut Yılmaz |
| Interior Minister of Turkey | |
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In office 26 October 1984 – 26 September 1987 | |
| Prime Minister | Turgut Özal |
| Preceded by | Ali Tanrıyar |
| Succeeded by | Ahmet Selçuk |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
1935 (age 80–81) Erzincan, Turkey |
| Political party | ANAP |
| Spouse(s) | Saime Akbulut |
| Education | Law |
| Alma mater | Istanbul University |
| Profession | Politician |
Yıldırım Akbulut (Turkish pronunciation: [jɯɫdɯˈɾɯm akbuˈɫut]; born 15 November 1935 in Erzincan) is a Turkish politician, who was a leader of the Anavatan Partisi (Motherland Party), a former Prime Minister of Turkey and twice the Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey.
Biography
He was born in Erzincan, Turkey as the son of a postman. After finishing the high school, Yıldırım Akbulut was educated in Law at Istanbul University. Following his graduation, he worked as a free-lance lawyer.
Entered politics, Akbulut was elected to the parliament from Erzincan province. He served as Minister of Interior in the cabinet of Turgut Özal. He was then elected Speaker of the Parliament serving between December 24, 1987 and November 9, 1989.
After the election of Turgut Özal as the President of Turkey, Akbulut became Prime Minister from November 9, 1989 forming the 47th government of Turkey. On June 15, 1991 he lost Anavatan Party primaries to Mesut Yilmaz, ending his tenure in office. In 1992, with the order of Ozal, Akbulut resigned from the party, however, he returned shortly afterwards.
On May 20, 1999, Yıldırım Akbulut was elected for the second time Speaker of the Grand National Assembly that lasted until September 30, 2000.
Personal life
He is married and has three children.
References
- Akbulut, Yildirim International Who's Who. accessed September 1, 2006.
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Ali Tanrıyar |
Interior Minister of Turkey Oct 26, 1984–Sep 16, 1987 |
Succeeded by Ahmet Selçuk |
| Preceded by Necmettin Karaduman |
Speaker of the Parliament of Turkey Dec 24, 1987–Nov 9, 1989 |
Succeeded by İsmet Kaya Erdem |
| Preceded by Turgut Özal |
Prime Minister of Turkey Nov 9, 1989–Jun 23, 1991 |
Succeeded by Mesut Yılmaz |
| Preceded by Hikmet Çetin |
Speaker of the Parliament of Turkey May 20, 1999–Sep 30, 2000 |
Succeeded by Ömer İzgi |
| Party political offices | ||
| Preceded by Turgut Özal |
Leader of the Motherland Party Nov 16, 1989–Jun 15, 1991 |
Succeeded by Mesut Yılmaz |
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| House of Representatives Temsilciler Meclisi (1961) | ||
| National Assembly Millet Meclisi (1961–1980) | ||
| Consultative Assembly Danışma Meclisi (1981–1983) | ||
| Grand National Assembly Büyük Millet Meclisi (since 1983) | ||
 Ministers of the Interior of Turkey | |
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