11th government of Turkey


The 11th government of Turkey was a short-term government in 1939. It is also known as the first Saydam cabinet.

Background

The government was formed after Celal Bayar, the prime minister of the previous government, resigned. The new prime minister was Refik Saydam, the secretary general of the Republican People’s Party.

The government

Aftermath

Refik Saydan's cabinet ended because of the general elections held on 26 March. However, the prime minister of the next government was also Refik Saydam.