Nejat Tümer (1924, Istanbul – 29 May 2011[1]) was a Turkish admiral.[2] He was Commander of the Turkish Naval Forces from 1980 to 1983. He was one of the five leaders of the 1980 military coup, and after the coup he was a member of the Presidential Council.
Nejat Tümer | |
|---|---|
| Commander of the Turkish Naval Forces | |
| In office 10 August 1978 – 6 December 1983 | |
| Preceded by | Bülend Ulusu |
| Succeeded by | Zahit Atakan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1924 Istanbul, Turkey |
| Died | May 29, 2011 (aged 87) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Turkey |
| Branch/service | Turkish Naval Forces |
| Years of service | 1944 – 1983 |
| Rank | Admiral |
References
edit- ^ kimkimdir.gen.tr, Oramiral Nejat Tümer (1924 - .... )
- ^ "Turkey's 1980 coup and its aftermath". Thomson Reuters Foundation. 20 Nov 2012. Retrieved 5 July 2013.