Education
He graduated from Istanbul University and then became a professor in 1978.
He graduated from Istanbul University and then became a professor in 1978.
He stayed in the office until March 27, 1994. He didn"t take any active political missions until he was elected as the deputy of Sivas, his homeland, in 2002.
He was elected as the mayor of Istanbul on March 28, 1989 while he was a member of SHP. Sözen is a member of CHP (Republican People"s Party).