Bülend Ulusu | |
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| 18thPrime Minister of Turkey | |
| In office 21 September 1980 – 13 December 1983 | |
| President | Kenan Evren |
| Deputy | Zeyyat Baykara Turgut Özal |
| Preceded by | Süleyman Demirel |
| Succeeded by | Turgut Özal |
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| Born | (1922-07-01)1 July 1922 |
| Died | 23 December 2015(2015-12-23) (aged 93) |
| Party | Independent |
| Alma mater | Turkish Naval Academy |
Saim Bülend Ulusu (1 July 1922 – 23 December 2015) was aTurkishadmiral who wasPrime Minister of Turkey from the time of the1980 military coup to the time thatelections were allowed in 1983.[1]
Ulusu graduated from theTurkish Naval Academy on 15 October 1940 with the rank of aSub-Lieutenant.
He attained the highest possible rank as admiral in 1974, and retired from the military in 1980 as the Commander of the Navy, he was appointed in 1977. As a prime minister he advocated for a closer relationship between Turkey andNATO as well as the member states of theCouncil of Europe.[2]
Ulusu died on 23 December 2015, aged 93.[3]
After1980 coup d'état, Ulusu was named asPrime Minister of Turkey by military authorities. His cabinet remained in office until the1983 elections.
{{cite book}}:|last= has generic name (help)| Military offices | ||
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| Preceded by Hilmi Fırat | Commander of the Turkish Naval Forces 9 August 1977–10 August 1980 | Succeeded by |
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| Preceded by | Prime Minister of Turkey 21 September 1980–13 December 1983 | Succeeded by |
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