About Şerif Yaçağaz
Lived 1876 – 1938 (aged 61–62). Şerif Yaçağaz was a Turkish soldier.
Şerif Yaçağaz (1876 – 5 October 1938) was a Turkish career officer, civil servant and antisemitic politician, who served as an officer in the Ottoman Army and the Turkish Army. His antisemitic and anti-communist lectures drew the attention of Turkish nationalist Nihâl Atsız.
Medals and decorations Order of Osminieh with Sword Order of the Medjidie Gallipoli Star (Ottoman Empire) Silver Medal of Liyakat Silver Medal of Imtiyaz Medal of Independence with Red Ribbon
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Who was Şerif Yaçağaz?
Turkish military officer and statesperson (1876–1938)
When was Şerif Yaçağaz born?
Şerif Yaçağaz was born in 1876 in Pazardzhik.
When did Şerif Yaçağaz die?
Şerif Yaçağaz died on 5 October 1938 in Istanbul.
What was Şerif Yaçağaz's occupation?
Şerif Yaçağaz was a soldier.
What nationality was Şerif Yaçağaz?
Şerif Yaçağaz was Turkish.
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