Nejat Tümer
Turkish admiral
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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 |
| Died | May 29, 2011 (aged 87) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Turkey |
| Branch/service | Turkish Naval Forces |
Years of service | 1944 – 1983 |
| Rank | Admiral |