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Yılmaz Büyükerşen was born on 8 November, 1936 in Eskişehir, Turkey, is an A democratic Left Party politicians. Discover Yılmaz Büyükerşen's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 87 years old?

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Age 87 years old
Zodiac Sign Scorpio
Born 8 November, 1936
Birthday 8 November
Birthplace Eskişehir, Turkey
Nationality Turkey

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1937

Yılmaz Büyükerşen (born 8 November 1937) is a Turkish politician, educator and current mayor of Eskişehir.

1962

Büyükerşen graduated from the Eskişehir Academy of Economics and Commercial Sciences (later renamed Anadolu University) in 1962.

During his academy years, he worked as a reporter, columnist, caricaturist and editor in various newspapers.

With his friends from the academy, he established a chamber theatre and later a municipal theatre with funds raised by selling their blood to blood banks.

Following his graduation, he was offered an assistantship at the finance department of the academy.

1966

In 1966, he earned his PhD. In 1968, he became associate professor; and in 1973, he became professor.

1973

Also in 1973, he prepared a model for open universities in Turkey.

1976

In 1976, he was elected as chairman of the Eskişehir Academy of Economics and Commercial Sciences.

1982

In 1982, with the new Law of Higher Education in Turkey, he was elected rector of Anadolu University by the president of Turkey.

1987

After his 5-year term ended, he was elected again in 1987 by President Turgut Özal.

Besides this post, he served as a member of the Radio and Television High Council (RTÜK), and was elected to chairmanship of the organisation twice.

1993

In 1993, following new laws on RTÜK, his chairmanship ended.

He established the first school of cinema and television in Eskişehir.

His focus has been on culture and literature, establishing faculties of literature, Communication Sciences, applied fine arts and also a state conservatory.

Büyükerşen is also the only professional wax sculptor in Turkey.

The wax sculpture of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk in Anıtkabir Museum was designed and produced by Büyükerşen.

His works are also displayed in the Yılmaz Büyükerşen Wax Museum in Eskişehir.

He is married, with two children and two grandchildren.

1998

In July 1998 he was awarded an honorary degree from the British Open University as Doctor of the University.

He has also been awarded the Legion of Honour by former French President François Mitterrand, and the Austrian Decoration for Science and Art by former President Kurt Waldheim.

1999

In the 1999 Turkish local elections, he was elected as Mayor of Eskişehir from the Democratic Left Party (DSP), with 44% of the total vote.

During his first term, he executed a series of "Urban Development Projects".

He also started the construction of Estram, the electrified tram system in Eskişehir.

2004

In the 2004 local elections, he was re-elected with 45% of votes, again with the Democratic Left Party (DSP).

Due to his success and high popularity, he was then widely regarded by Turkish media as a possible future leader of the Turkish left.

2009

He was elected for a third term in the 2009 elections.

2011

In January 2011, he left the DSP and joined the Republican People's Party (CHP) the following month.

2014

In the 2014 local elections, he was re-elected with 45% of the vote.