Who was the greatest Turkish leader?
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Who was the greatest Turkish leader?
Mustafa Kemal Atatürk
| Halâskâr Gazi Mareşal Kemal Atatürk | |
|---|---|
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Ottoman Empire (1893–1919) Ankara Government (1921–1923) Turkey (1923–1927) |
| Branch/service | Ottoman Army Army of the GNA Turkish Army |
| Rank | Major General (Ottoman Army) Marshal (Turkish Army) |
Who came after Ataturk?
List of presidents (1923–present)
| No. | Name (Birth–Death) | Elected |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mustafa Kemal Atatürk (1881–1938) | 4 |
| 2 | İsmet İnönü (1884–1973) | 5 |
| 6 |
How tall is Ataturk?
5′ 9″
Mustafa Kemal Atatürk/Height
Why was Ataturk important to Turkish history?
Atatürk was a military genius, a charismatic leader, also a comprehensive reformer in his life. It was important at the time for the Republic of Turkey to be modernized in order to progress towards the level of contemporary civilizations and to be an active member of the culturally developed communities.
Is Erdogan trying to supplant Ataturk as Turkey’s most revered leader?
Since storming to power 16 years ago, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his governing AK Party have been accused repeatedly of trying to supplant Ataturk as the country’s most revered leader through emphasising Turkey’s Ottoman and Islamic heritage over its secular history.
Is Ataturk’s legacy under attack?
“For many Turks, Ataturk and his ideas are the beating heartbeat of the republic. The CHP (Republican People’s Party) repeatedly mention his name and legacy on the campaign trail because they feel his legacy is under attack – Ataturk founded the political party,” Bulut told Al Jazeera.
Is Ataturk a stand-in for Turkey’s secular opposition?
Recently, he says, Ataturk has become less a revered symbol of a shared identity among Turks than a stand-in for an ossified and out-of-touch secular opposition.