Süleyman Demirel: Quick Facts

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Born	November 1, 1924 • Turkey
Died	June 17, 2015 (aged 90) • Ankara • Turkey
Title / Office	president (1993-2000), Turkey • prime minister (1977-1980), Turkey • prime minister (1975-1977), Turkey • prime minister (1965-1971), Turkey
Political Affiliation	Justice Party

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