About Sıtkı Üke
Lived 1877 – 1941 (aged 63–64). Sıtkı Üke was a Turkish soldier and member of parliament.
Sıtkı Üke (1876; Salonica (Thessaloniki) – 1941; Istanbul) was a Turkish career officer and politician. He was a major general of the Ottoman Army and the first head general of the Turkish Army. Sıtkı grew up in the same town as Atatürk, the founder of modern-day Turkey, who referred to Sıtkı as "big brother" and conferred on him the surname Üke, or "honor", during the establishment of the modern Turkish state.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Sıtkı Üke?
Turkish general and statesperson (1877–1941)
When was Sıtkı Üke born?
Sıtkı Üke was born in 1877 in Thessaloniki.
When did Sıtkı Üke die?
Sıtkı Üke died on 22 October 1941 in Istanbul.
What was Sıtkı Üke's occupation?
Sıtkı Üke was a soldier and member of parliament.
What nationality was Sıtkı Üke?
Sıtkı Üke was Turkish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sıtkı Üke. https://biography.guide/sitki-uke/
MLA: "Sıtkı Üke." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/sitki-uke/.
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