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Ferit Melen

prime minister of Turkey
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Born:
1906, Van, Tur.
Died:
Sept. 3, 1988, Ankara (aged 82)
Political Affiliation:
Republican People’s Party
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Ferit Melen (born 1906, Van, Tur.—died Sept. 3, 1988, Ankara) was a Turkish politician who, as prime minister and minister of defense, headed a military-approved coalition government noted for harsh measures, including martial law court trials and executions of political foes. After graduating from the School of Political Science at the University of Ankara, Melen returned to his native city of Van and entered politics (1931). He served as auditor in the Ministry of Finance (1933–43) and director general of revenue (1944–50) before representing Van as a member of the Republican People’s Party (RPP) in Parliament (1950–64); he was also ...(100 of 213 words)

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