About Rüştü Paşa
Lived 1872 – 1926 (aged 53–54). Rüştü Paşa was a Turkish politician and grand National Assembly of Turkey.
Rüştü Pasha or Rushdi Pasha (, 1872 – July 13, 1926) was an officer of the Ottoman Army and a general of the Turkish Army. He became a leader of the Progressive Republican Party, being a member of its Central Administrative Committee. He was hanged for his involvement in the İzmir assassination attempt against Mustafa Kemal (Atatürk) in 1926.
Medals and decorations Order of the Medjidieh 5th and 3rd Class Gallipoli Star (Ottoman Empire) Silver Medal of Liyaqat Silver Medal of Imtiyaz Gold Medal of Liyaqat Prussia Order of the Crown (Prussia) Medal of Independence with Red Ribbon
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Who was Rüştü Paşa?
Turkish general and statesperson (1872–1926)
When was Rüştü Paşa born?
Rüştü Paşa was born in 1872 in Erzurum.
When did Rüştü Paşa die?
Rüştü Paşa died on 13 July 1926 in İzmir.
What was Rüştü Paşa's occupation?
Rüştü Paşa was a politician and grand National Assembly of Turkey.
What nationality was Rüştü Paşa?
Rüştü Paşa was Turkish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Rüştü Paşa. https://biography.guide/rustu-pasa/
MLA: "Rüştü Paşa." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/rustu-pasa/.
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