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Refik Koraltan
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Refik Koraltan in 1939
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| 8th Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey | |
| In office 22 May 1950 – 27 May 1960 |
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| Preceded by | Şükrü Saracoğlu |
| Succeeded by | Kazım Orbay |
| Constituency | Konya Province |
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| Born | 1889 Divriği, Sivas vilayet, Ottoman Empire |
| Died | 17 June 1974 (aged 84–85) Istanbul, Turkey |
| Nationality | Turkish |
| Political party | Democrat Party |
Refik Koraltan (born 1889 – died 17 June 1974) was an important Turkish politician. He served as the Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey (TBMM) from May 22, 1950, to May 27, 1960. The Speaker is like the leader of the country's main law-making group, similar to a parliament or congress.
Early Life and Education
Refik Koraltan was born in a town called Divriği, which is in Sivas Province, Turkey, in 1889. His father, Ali Bey, was a well-known person in their community. Even though he was known as Refik Koraltan, his birth name was Bekir Refik.
He went to school in Divriği for his early education. Later, he moved to Istanbul to study at Mercan High School. In 1914, he finished his studies at the Istanbul Faculty of Law, becoming a lawyer.
Political Journey
Refik Koraltan started his career working for the government. He first became an assistant prosecutor, which is a lawyer who works for the government to bring cases against people who break laws. In 1915, he became the Attorney General for the city of Karaman.
He then worked as a police inspector starting in 1918. Soon after, he became the Chief of Police in Trabzon. During this time, after World War I, he helped set up a group called the "Society of Defence of the National Rights." This group worked to protect the rights of Turkish people.
In 1920, he was chosen by the people of Konya to represent them in the TBMM. This is Turkey's parliament, where laws are made. He was re-elected from Konya three more times, showing that people trusted him.
From 1939 to 1942, he served as the Governor of Bursa Province. A governor is like the leader of a state or province. He also briefly served as governor of Konya Province.
Later, he returned to the parliament for six more terms. In 1946, he left the CHP, which was a major political party. He then helped create a new party called the Democratic Party. He started this party with other important figures like Celal Bayar, Adnan Menderes, and Mehmet Fuat Köprülü.
Finally, he reached a very important position. He served as the Speaker of the TBMM from May 22, 1950, until May 27, 1960. His time as Speaker ended after a change in government. He was later released in 1966.
Refik Koraltan passed away on June 17, 1974, in Istanbul. He is buried in Ankara.
Family Life
Refik Koraltan was married and had four children.
