Lütfi Kırdar
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Mehmet Lütfi Kırdar (March 15, 1887 – February 17, 1961) was a Turkish physician, civil servant, politician and Minister of Health and Social Security. He is best remembered for his long-term position as the Governor and Mayor of Istanbul.
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Lütfi Kırdar | |
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Minister of Health and Social Security | |
In office November 26, 1957 – May 27, 1960 | |
Prime Minister | Adnan Menderes |
Preceded by | Nafiz Körez |
Succeeded by | Nusret Karasu |
Ambassador of Turkey to Sweden | |
In office 1949–1949 | |
President | İsmet İnönü |
Governor and Mayor of Istanbul | |
In office December 5, 1938 – October 20, 1949 | |
Preceded by | Muhittin Üstündağ |
Succeeded by | Fahrettin Kerim Gökay |
Governor of Manisa | |
In office 1936–1938 | |
Preceded by | Murat Germen |
Succeeded by | Osman Şahinbaş |
Personal details | |
Born | Mehmet Lütfi Kırdar March 15, 1887 Kirkuk, Ottoman Empire |
Died | February 17, 1961(1961-02-17) (aged 73) Yassıada, Istanbul, Turkey |
Citizenship | Turkish |
Political party | Republican People's Party (1935–1951) Democrat Party (1951–1960) |
Children | 2 |
Alma mater | Istanbul University |
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