- Haşim İşcan
Haşim İşcan (1898
Edirne -March 11 ,1968 ,Istanbul ) was a Turkish high school teacher, province governor and the first elected mayor of Istanbul.Biography
He was born 1898 in
Edirne as the son ofAhmet Cevdet Pasha . After graduating from the School of Public Management in 1922, he became aninstructor in the Edirne Teacher College for Girls and later in the Edirne High school. From 1933 on, Haşim İşcan served as a public administrator, beginning in districts and then as governor in several provinces. Shortly before his retirement, he was appointed public director for settlement affairs.He was married to Atıfet İşcan.
Political career
In 1963, he entered politics with the Republican People's Party (CHP), and was elected mayor of Istanbul. During his time in office, he accomplished major
infrastructure projects in Istanbul, like broader streets and underpasses. He also contributed much to the development of cultural activities in the city. The beloved mayor was called "Father Haşim" by the residents.He died on
March 11 ,1968 incoma caused byintracranial hemorrhage . An underpass in Saraçhanebaşı, next to the Civic Center, is named in his memorial.References
* Biyografi.net - [http://www.biyografi.net/kisiayrinti.asp?kisiid=2969 "Biography of Haşim İşcan"] tr icon
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