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Cafer Tayyar Eğilmez

1878 – 1958

Turkish general and statesperson

Politician Grand National Assembly of TurkeySamsun Province
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About Cafer Tayyar Eğilmez

Lived 1878 – 1958 (aged 79–80). Cafer Tayyar Eğilmez was a Turkish politician, grand National Assembly of Turkey and samsun Province.

Cafer Tayyar Eğilmez or Cafer Bey (1877 – January 3, 1958) was an officer of the Ottoman Army and a general of the Turkish Army. He participated in the Defense of Gallipoli during World War I and after the war had ended, he joined the forces of Mustafa Kemal Pasha and fought in the Turkish War of Independence.

On 12 August 1923 he was appointed commander of the 7th Corps. He was promoted to Mirliva and made a Pasha on 24 Eylül 1923. He put down the Assyrian rebellion in south-eastern Anatolia.

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Important facts

Born
1878, Pristina
Birth century
19th century
Died
3 January 1958, Istanbul
Occupation
Politician, Grand National Assembly of Turkey, Samsun Province
Nationality
Turkey, Ottoman Empire
Education
Ottoman Military Academy
Positions held
Member of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Cafer Tayyar Eğilmez?

Turkish general and statesperson (1878–1958)

When was Cafer Tayyar Eğilmez born?

Cafer Tayyar Eğilmez was born in 1878 in Pristina.

When did Cafer Tayyar Eğilmez die?

Cafer Tayyar Eğilmez died on 3 January 1958 in Istanbul.

What was Cafer Tayyar Eğilmez's occupation?

Cafer Tayyar Eğilmez was a politician, grand National Assembly of Turkey and samsun Province.

What nationality was Cafer Tayyar Eğilmez?

Cafer Tayyar Eğilmez was Turkish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Cafer Tayyar Eğilmez

· Wikidata: Q3564230

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