Haşim İşcan

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Haşim İşcan (1898 Edirne - March 11, 1968, Istanbul) was a Turkish high school teacher, province governor and the first elected mayor of Istanbul.

[edit] Biography

He was born 1898 in Edirne as the son of Ahmet Cevdet Pasha. After graduating from the School of Public Management in 1922, he became an instructor in the Edirne Teacher College for Girls and later in the Edirne High school. From 1933 on, Haşim İşcan served as a public administrator, beginning in districts and then as governor in several provinces. Shortly before his retirement, he was appointed public director for settlement affairs.

He was married to Atıfet İşcan.

[edit] Political career

In 1963, he entered politics with the Republican People's Party (CHP), and was elected mayor of Istanbul. During his time in office, he accomplished major infrastructure projects in Istanbul, like broader streets and underpasses. He also contributed much to the development of cultural activities in the city. The beloved mayor was called "Father Haşim" by the residents.

He died on March 11, 1968 in coma caused by intracranial hemorrhage. An underpass in Saraçhanebaşı, next to the Civic Center, is named in his memorial.

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Political offices
Preceded by
Necdet Uğur		 Mayor of İstanbul
1963–1968		 Succeeded by
Faruk Ilgaz
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Mayors of Istanbul
Mayors as Province Governor (1923-1960)
Yuluğ • Erkul • Üstündağ • Kırdar • Gökay • Hadımlı • Tarhan • Yetkiner • Aygün
Mayors appointed by military (1960-1963)
Tulga • Erensu • Ertuğ • İlkay • Görgün • Akı • Uğur
Elected mayors (1963-1980)
İşcan • Ilgaz • Atabey • İsvan • Kotil
Mayors appointed by military (1980-1984)
Akansel • Kutay • Tırtıl
Greater İstanbul mayors (1984-present)
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