| Emin Özdilek | |
|---|---|
| Prime Minister of Turkey | |
| In office 30 October 1961 – 20 November 1961 |
|
| Preceded by | Cemal Gürsel |
| Succeeded by | İsmet İnönü |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1898 Bursa, Turkey |
| Died | 13 March 1989 Ankara, Turkey |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Turkey |
| Service/branch | Turkish Army |
| Rank | General |
| Battles/wars | Turkish War of Independence |
Emin Özdilek was a military officer and politician. He served as acting Prime Minister of Turkey in 1961.[1]
Özdilek entered cadet school in 1916. He was promoted to Lieutenant the following year.[2] Özdilek would later participate in the Turkish War of Independence, including in the Greco-Turkish War (1919-1922). He was promoted to General in 1959.
Özdilek became Defense Minister, State Minister and Deputy Prime Minister in 1960 after the Turkish military organized a coup and overthrew the government of Adnan Menderes. The following year, he became acting Prime Minister during military control of Turkey after the previous Prime Minister, Cemal Gürsel, became President. He held the position until the government was once again under civilian control with İsmet İnönü as Prime Minister. Later, he served in the Senate of the Republic and the Grand National Assembly of Turkey.