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 | |
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Minister of Public Works and Housing | |
In office 1975–1977 | |
Prime Minister | Süleyman Demirel |
Minister of Public Works | |
In office 1973–1974 | |
Prime Minister | Naim Talu |
Personal details | |
Born | 1927 Çankırı, Turkey |
Died | 17 July 2013 (aged 85–86) Ankara, Turkey |
Resting place | Çankırı, Turkey |
Spouse | Fügen Ok |
Children | 2 |
Alma mater | Istanbul 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
- "Nurettin Ok" (in Turkish). Biyografya. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
- "Nurettin Ok (1928-2013)". Çankırı Postası (in Turkish). Retrieved 3 May 2023.
- "20 Kasım 1967 Tarihli Akis Dergisi". Gaste Arşivi (in Turkish). Akis. p. 33. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
- "Nurettin Ok Çankırı da Toprağa Verildi". Çankırı Postası. 19 July 2013. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
- "Eski Bakan Nurettin Ok vefat etti". Hürriyet (in Turkish). 17 July 2013. Retrieved 3 May 2023.