Ferit Melen

Ferit Melen (born 1906, Van, Tur.—died Sept. 3, 1988, Ankara) was a Turkish politician who, as prime minister and minister of defense, headed a military-approved coalition government noted for harsh measures, including martial law court trials and executions of political foes. After graduating from the School of Political Science at the University of Ankara, Melen returned to his native city of Van and entered politics (1931). He served as auditor in the Ministry of Finance...