Selim Sarper
 Selim Sarper    (diplomat, politician) | |
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| Born | June 14, 1899 Constantinople, Ottoman Empire |
| Died | 1968-10-11 (Age 69) Ankara, Turkey |
| Nationality | Turkish |
| Alma mater | Humboldt University of Berlin, Ankara University, Law School |
| Children | • daughters: Ülker • Vanlı |
| Spouse | Kamuran Sarper |
| Party | Republican People's Party, (CHP) |
Activities
On May 28, the next day of the 1960 Turkish coup d'état, Selim Sarper, took United States Ambassador in Ankara Fletcher Warren to the coup leader General Cemal Gürsel for a visit. Sarper was appointed the same day Minister of Foreign Affairs replacing Fahri Korutürk in the draft cabinet list.[1]
Sarper entered later the Republican People's Party (CHP) running for a seat in the parliament at the 1961 general elections. He continued to serve at his post as Minister of Foreign Affairs until February 16, 1962.[1]
Revealed U.S. diplomatic documents show that during his term in the İnönü's coalition cabinet, Sarper made assessments to the U.S. Government and told high words about his own head of state like "That Gürsel was not a great brain".[1]
In the 1965 general elections, Sarper was re-elected into the parliament as a deputy from Istanbul Province.
Event Participated in
| Event | Start | End | Location(s) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bilderberg/1959 | 18 September 1959 | 20 September 1959 | Turkey Yesilkoy | The 8th Bilderberg and the first in Turkey. 60 guests. |
