Süleyman Demirel
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Summary
Süleyman Demirel was born on November 1, 1924[1], in İslamköy[2]. He died on June 17, 2015[3], in Ankara[4]. He worked as an engineer[5], politician[6], and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,709 views/month, #6,860 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Atabey[9]
- Spouse: Nazmiye Demirel[10]
- Country of citizenship: Turkey[11]
- Native language: Turkish[12]
- Position held: President of Turkey[13], Prime Minister of Turkey[14], member of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey[15], Leader of True path party[16]
- Employer: Middle East Technical University[17], State Hydraulic Works[18]
- Educated at: Istanbul Technical University[19]
- Award received: Grand Order of King Tomislav[20], Order of the White Eagle (Third Polish Republic)[21], Order of the Republic[22], Collar of the Order of the Star of Romania[23], Collar of the Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana[24], Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[25], Grand Cross Special Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[26], honorary doctor of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem[27], Honorary doctor of the University of Zagreb[28], Great Gold Medal of Masaryk University[29], Order of the Golden Fleece[30], Independence Order[31], Sheref Order[32], State Medal of Honour of the Republic of Turkey[33]
- Religion or worldview: Sunni Islam[34]
- Sex or gender: male[35]
- Member of political party: Justice Party[36], True Path Party[37]
- Commons category: Süleyman Demirel[38]
- Cause of death: respiratory disease[39]
- Family name: Demirel[40]
- Given name: Süleyman[41], Sami[42]
- Topic's main category: Category:Süleyman Demirel[43]
- Student of: Kazım Çeçen[44]
- Manner of death: natural causes[45]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Süleyman Demirel include SDU University[46], a private university[47], in Kazakhstan[48], founded in 1996[49]; Süleyman Demirel University[50], a university[51], in Turkey[52], founded in 1992[53], headquartered in Isparta[54]; Isparta Süleyman Demirel Airport[55], an airport[56], in Turkey[57], founded in 1997[58]; and Mahmutşevketpaşa[59], a mahalle[60], in Turkey[61].
Why It Matters
Süleyman Demirel has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[62] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[63]
Entities named for him include SDU University[46], a private university[47], in Kazakhstan[48], founded in 1996[49]; Süleyman Demirel University[50], a university[51], in Turkey[52], founded in 1992[53], headquartered in Isparta[54]; Isparta Süleyman Demirel Airport[55], an airport[56], in Turkey[57], founded in 1997[58]; and Mahmutşevketpaşa[59], a mahalle[60], in Turkey[61].
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 an engineer[5], politician[6], and university teacher[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].