Osman Örek
Osman Nuri Örek (December 26, 1925 – 24 March 1999) was a Turkish Cypriot politician, lawyer, author, and academic.[1] He was born in Nicosia.
Upon the declaration of the Republic of Cyprus, Osman Örek became the first minister of defence of the new republic as well as being elected as the member of parliament for the Nicosia district.[2] Örek also served as the prime minister of Northern Cyprus, holding this office during a short period from April 21, 1978 to December 15, 1978.[2]
He died in London, on 24 March 1999 at the age of 73.[2]
References
- ^ Ahmet Aydoğdu, Tarihsel Süreçte Kıbrıs Türk Seçimleri ve Yönetimleri, 2005, ISBN 978-975-98443-0-1, p. 20.
- ^ a b c http://www.cypnet.co.uk/ncyprus/people/famous/ppl-osmanorek.htm
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