Süleyman Demirel

9th President of the Republic of Turkey (1924-2015)
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Süleyman Demirel
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Süleyman Demirel

Summary

Süleyman Demirel is a human[1]. He was born in İslamköy[2]. He was born on November 1, 1924[3]. He died in Ankara[4]. He died on June 17, 2015[5]. He worked as an engineer[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,280 views/month, #6,860 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in İslamköy[2], Süleyman Demirel…
  • Süleyman Demirel died in Ankara[4].
  • Süleyman Demirel was born on November 1, 1924[3].
  • Süleyman Demirel died on June 17, 2015[5].
  • Burial took place at Atabey[9].
  • Among Süleyman Demirel's spouses was Nazmiye Demirel[10].
  • Süleyman Demirel held citizenship in İslamköy[11].
  • Turkish was Süleyman Demirel's native language[12].
  • Süleyman Demirel worked as an engineer[6].
  • Süleyman Demirel worked as a politician[7].
  • Süleyman Demirel held the position of President of Turkey[13].
  • Süleyman Demirel held the position of Prime Minister of Turkey[14].
  • Süleyman Demirel held the position of member of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey[15].
  • Süleyman Demirel held the position of Prime Minister of Turkey[16].
  • Süleyman Demirel held the position of Prime Minister of Turkey[17].
  • Süleyman Demirel held the position of Prime Minister of Turkey[18].
  • Süleyman Demirel's education included a stint at Istanbul Technical University[19].
  • Süleyman Demirel received the Grand Order of King Tomislav[20].
  • Süleyman Demirel received the Order of the White Eagle (Third Polish Republic)[21].
  • Süleyman Demirel received the Order of the Republic[22].
  • Süleyman Demirel received the Collar of the Order of the Star of Romania[23].
  • Süleyman Demirel received the Collar of the Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana[24].
  • Süleyman Demirel received the Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[25].
  • Süleyman Demirel's religion is recorded as Sunni Islam[26].
  • Süleyman Demirel is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Süleyman Demirel was born in İslamköy[2]. He was born on November 1, 1924[3]. Turkish was his native language[12].

Education

Süleyman Demirel was educated at Istanbul Technical University[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include engineer[6] and politician[7]. Positions held include President of Turkey[13], a position[28], in Turkey[29], founded in 1923[30]; Prime Minister of Turkey[14], a public office[31], in Turkey[32], founded in 1920[33]; member of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey[15], a position[34], in Turkey[35]; and Leader of True path party[36].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Order of King Tomislav[20], an order[37], in Croatia[38], founded in 1992[39]; Order of the White Eagle (Third Polish Republic)[21]; Order of the Republic[22], an order[40], in Moldova[41], founded in 1992[42]; Collar of the Order of the Star of Romania[23], a grade of an order[43], in Romania[44]; Collar of the Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana[24], a grade of an order[45], in Estonia[46], founded in 1995[47]; and Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[25].

Personal Life

Among Süleyman Demirel's spouses was Nazmiye Demirel[10]. His religion is recorded as Sunni Islam[26]. Political affiliations include Justice Party[48], a political party[49], in Turkey[50], founded in 1961[51], headquartered in Ankara[52] and True Path Party[53], a political party[54], in Turkey[55], founded in 1983[56], headquartered in Ankara[57].

Death and Burial

Süleyman Demirel died on June 17, 2015[5]. He died in Ankara[4]. The cause of death was respiratory disease[58]. Burial took place at Atabey[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Süleyman Demirel include SDU University[59], a private university[60], in Kazakhstan[61], founded in 1996[62]; Süleyman Demirel University[63], a university[64], in Turkey[65], founded in 1992[66], headquartered in Isparta[67]; Isparta Süleyman Demirel Airport[68], an airport[69], in Turkey[70], founded in 1997[71]; and Mahmutşevketpaşa[72], a mahalle[73], in Turkey[74].

Why It Matters

Süleyman Demirel ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,280 views/month, #6,860 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[75] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[76]

Entities named for him include SDU University[59], a private university[60], in Kazakhstan[61], founded in 1996[62]; Süleyman Demirel University[63], a university[64], in Turkey[65], founded in 1992[66], headquartered in Isparta[67]; Isparta Süleyman Demirel Airport[68], an airport[69], in Turkey[70], founded in 1997[71]; and Mahmutşevketpaşa[72], a mahalle[73], in Turkey[74].

FAQs

Where was Süleyman Demirel born?

Süleyman Demirel was born in İslamköy[2].

Where did Süleyman Demirel die?

Süleyman Demirel passed away in Ankara[4].

Who was Süleyman Demirel married to?

Süleyman Demirel's spouses include Nazmiye Demirel[10].

What did Süleyman Demirel do for work?

Süleyman Demirel worked as engineer[6] and politician[7].

Where did Süleyman Demirel go to school?

Süleyman Demirel was educated at Istanbul Technical University[19].

What awards did Süleyman Demirel receive?

Honors received include Grand Order of King Tomislav[20], Order of the White Eagle (Third Polish Republic)[21], Order of the Republic[22], and Collar of the Order of the Star of Romania[23].

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  2. [75] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [76] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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