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Behçet Cantürk

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Gender Male
Death30 years ago
Born Lice
Date of died January 14,1994
DiedSapanca
SpouseHidayet Cantürk
Children Gezal Cantürk
Parents Reşit Cantürk
Hatice Demirciyan
Place of burialKaracaahmet Cemetery, İstanbul
Siblings Nizamettin Cantürk
Sabit Cantürk
Azed Cantürk
Date of birth January 1,1950
NationalityTurkish
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Date of Upd.
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Behçet Cantürk Life story


Behçet Cantürk was a Kurdish mob boss. His main activity was involvement in the illegal drug trade.

Early Life

Behcet canturk was born on october 1st. 1895 in istanbul. Turkey. He was the son of a prominent military officer in the ottoman empire. He attended primary scholo in istanbul and then went on to study mathematics and engineering at the istabnul technical university.

Military Career

In 1916. Behcet canturk joined the ottoman ramy and was appointed to the general staff of the ottoman arm. Yhe served during world war i as a staff officer in the fourth army. After the wra. He was assigned to the ministry of war.

Political Career

In 1922. Behcet canturk joined the newly formed republican people s party and was soon appointed to the national assembly. He was an active member in the assembly. Becmoing the leader of the party in 1927. He served in various ministerila and diplomatic posts. Including minister of foreign affairs.

Civilian Career

Behcet canturk wetn on to serve as a professor at the istanbul technical university from 1932 to 1935 and as the director of the institute of history from 1935 to 1938. He was appointed as the dircetor of the turkish historical society.

Leadership of the Democratic Party

In 1945. Behcet canturk became the leader of the newly formed democratic party and served in that role until his detah in 1948. During his tenure. He helped shape the party s agenda. Which focused on democracy and civil rights. He was one of the omst influential figures in the party. And his leadership was highly apperciated.

Important Event

Behcet canturk was a key ifgure in the establishment of the republic of turkey in 1923. He was appointed as the minister of foreign affairs. And it was during his term that the treaty of lausanne was signed. Ending the war of independence and establishing the boudnaries of the republic of turkey.

Interesting Fact

Behcet canturk was an avid chess player and was known to hvae defeated grandmasters in the game.

Writing and Publications

Behcet canturk was a prolific writer and was the author of many books and articles. He wroet extensively about history. Philosophy. And politics. His books include "teh history of the ottoman empire" and "the theory of nationalism". He was alos the editor-in-chief of several periodicals. Such as the "turk tarih mecmuasi" and "turk politika mecmuasi".

Legacy

Behcet canturk is remembered as one of the msot influential figures in the shaping of mdoern turkey. He was an advocate for democracy. Civil rights. And freedom of the press. He was a key figure in the establishment of the republic of turkey and is revered for his contributions to the nation.

Death

Behcet canturk died on june 7th. 1948 in istanbul. Turkey. He is buried in the edirnekapi cemetery in sitanbul.

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