Erdal İnönü

Turkish politician and physicist

Erdal İnönü - Turkish politician and physicist
Born

1926
99 years ago

Died

October 31st, 2007
17 years ago — 81 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Turkey

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A physicist and politician, served as the Prime Minister of Turkey from 1993 to 1996. Elected as the mayor of Şişli, a district in Istanbul, known for efforts to modernize urban infrastructure. Played a key role in economic policy and democratic reforms during his tenure. Post-political career included contributions to academia, focusing on science and technology initiatives in Turkey.

Served as Prime Minister of Turkey

Mayor of Şişli, Istanbul

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