Yıldırım AKBULUT

Background

Akbulut, Yildirim was born in 1935 in Erzincan, Turkey, WORLD0.

Education

After finishing the high school, Yıldırım Akbulut was educated in Law at Istanbul University.

Career

Following his graduation, he worked as a free-lance lawyer He served as Minister of Interior in the cabinet of Turgut Özal. He was then elected Speaker of the Parliament serving between December 24, 1987 and November 9, 1989.

After the election of Turgut Özal as the President of Turkey, Akbulut became Prime Minister from November 9, 1989 forming the 47th government of Turkey.

In 1992, with the order of Ozal, Akbulut resigned from the party, however, he returned shortly afterwards. On May 20, 1999, Yıldırım Akbulut was elected for the second time Speaker of the Grand National Assembly that lasted until September 30, 2000.

Achievements

• Yildirim Akbulut has been listed as a noteworthy Prime Minister of Turkey by Marquis Who's Who.

Politics

Entered politics, Akbulut was elected to the parliament from Erzincan province. On June 15, 1991 he lost Anavatan Party primaries to Mesut Yilmaz, ending his tenure in office.

Connections

Maried; 3 children.