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Adnan Menderes

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition

Adnan Menderes , 1899-1961, Turkish prime minister (1950-60). In Jan., 1946, he formed the Democratic party, the first legal opposition party in Turkey. When the party came to power (1950), Menderes became prime minister, and in 1955 he also assumed the duties of foreign minister. In May, 1960, an army coup under General Cemal Gürsel toppled the government, and Menderes was arrested, charged with violating the constitution, and executed. Author not available, MENDERES, ADNAN. , The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition 2007 ... Read more

Menderes, Adnan
Menderes, Adnan (b. 1899, d. 17 Sept. 1961). Prime Minister of Turkey 1950–60 Born in Aydin (Izmir), he practised as a lawyer until 1932... Read more

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...restraint on religious expression. Intolerant of critics, he instituted press censorship. In challenging Ataturk's ideals, he earned the enmity of the army and was overthrown (1960) and executed. Adnan Menderes Adnan Menderes Adnan Menderes Read more

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