Nurettin Ok

Nurettin Ok (1927–2013) was a Turkish lawyer, journalist and politician who served at the Parliament for five times. He was also a cabinet member in the 1970s.

Nurettin Ok
Minister of Public Works and Housing
In office
1975–1977
Prime MinisterSüleyman Demirel
Minister of Public Works
In office
1973–1974
Prime MinisterNaim Talu
Personal details
Born1927
Çankırı, Turkey
Died17 July 2013 (aged 85–86)
Ankara, Turkey
Resting placeÇankırı, Turkey
SpouseFügen Ok
Children2
Alma materIstanbul University

Early life and education

Ok was born in Çankırı in 1927.[1] He graduated from Kabataş High School, Istanbul, in 1946.[2] He received a degree in law from Istanbul University.[1] He also obtained a master's degree in journalism.[2]

Career

Following his graduation Ok began to work as a lawyer and journalist in his hometown.[1] He was elected as the mayor of Çankırı in 1955, and his term ended shortly after the military coup on 27 May 1960.[2] He won a seat from the Justice Party representing Çankırı in the general election in 1961.[2] He was also elected as a member of the Parliament in the 1965 elections.[1] He was appointed minister of public works to the cabinet led by Naim Talu in 1973.[1] The same year he was again elected as a deputy from Çankırı.[1] In 1975 Ok was named as the minister of public works and housing.[2] He was last elected to the Parliament in 1977.[2]

Personal life and died

Ok married Fügen Ok in 1967.[3][4] He had two sons from this marriage.[2]

Ok died in Ankara on 17 July 2013.[1] Funeral prayers for him were performed in Kocatepe Mosque, Ankara, and he was buried in Çankırı.[5]

References
  1. "Nurettin Ok" (in Turkish). Biyografya. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
  2. "Nurettin Ok (1928-2013)". Çankırı Postası (in Turkish). Retrieved 3 May 2023.
  3. "20 Kasım 1967 Tarihli Akis Dergisi". Gaste Arşivi (in Turkish). Akis. p. 33. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
  4. "Nurettin Ok Çankırı da Toprağa Verildi". Çankırı Postası. 19 July 2013. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
  5. "Eski Bakan Nurettin Ok vefat etti". Hürriyet (in Turkish). 17 July 2013. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
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