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2 unusual facts about Celâl Bayar


Antoine Pinay

Having died at age of 102, he is the third longest lived national head of government or head of state in history, behind only Chau Sen Cocsal Chhum and Celâl Bayar.

Celâl Bayar

He is the knowingly longest lived former head of state and was until 2008 the longest-lived state leader (when he was surpassed in 2008 by Chau Sen Cocsal Chhum).


1960 Turkish coup d'état

President Celal Bayar, prime minister Adnan Menderes and several other members of the administration were put on trial before a kangaroo court appointed by the junta on the island Yassıada in the Sea of Marmara.


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