Tansu Çiller

Turkish politician, who has been the first female and 22nd prime minister of the country
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Tansu Çiller is a Turkish economist, diplomat, politician, university teacher, and statesperson who was born on May 24, 1946, in Istanbul[1][2][3][4]. Her native language is Turkish. She received her education from Boğaziçi University, Yale University, the University of Connecticut, and Robert College, and she was employed by Boğaziçi University.

She served as the Prime Minister of Turkey from 1993 to 1995[5][6][7]. Additionally, she was a member of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey between 1991 and 2002[5][6][7]. She later held the positions of Deputy Prime Minister of Turkey and Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1996 to 1997[5][6][7].

Key Facts

  • Father: Necati Çiller[9]
  • Country of citizenship: Turkey[10]
  • Native language: Turkish[11]
  • Employer: Boğaziçi University[12]
  • Educated at: Boğaziçi University[13], Yale University[14], University of Connecticut[15], Robert College[16], Mount Ida College[17], University of New Hampshire[18]
  • Award received: doctor honoris causa of Keiō University[19], honorary doctor of Baku State University[20]
  • Sex or gender: female[21]
  • Commons category: Tansu Çiller[22]
  • Family name: Çiller[23]
  • Given name: Tansu[24]
  • Topic's main category: Category:Tansu Çiller[25]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Turkish[26], English[27], German[28]
  • Name in native language: Tansu Çiller[29]
  • Number of children: 2[30]
  • Maintained by WikiProject: WikiProject Politicians[31], WikiProject Turkey[32], WikiProject Economics[33], WikiProject Politics[34], WikiProject Women's History[35], WikiProject Crime and Criminal Biography[36], WikiProject University of Connecticut[37]

Why It Matters

Tansu Çiller has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] She is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Tansu Çiller born?

Tansu Çiller was born in Istanbul[2].

Who were Tansu Çiller's parents?

Tansu Çiller's father was Necati Çiller[9].

What did Tansu Çiller do for work?

Tansu Çiller worked as an economist[3], diplomat[4], politician[5], university teacher[6], and statesperson[7].

Where did Tansu Çiller go to school?

Tansu Çiller was educated at Boğaziçi University[13], Yale University[14], University of Connecticut[15], and Robert College[16].

What awards did Tansu Çiller receive?

Honors received include doctor honoris causa of Keiō University[19] and honorary doctor of Baku State University[20].

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  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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