Abdülhalik Renda
Turkish Minister of National Defence
Born
1881
144 years ago
Died
October 1st, 1957
67 years ago — 76 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Turkey
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A civil servant and politician who served as the sixth Turkish Minister of National Defence. Held the office during a critical period for Turkey's military and defense policies. Focused on organizational reforms within the armed forces and worked on strengthening national defense capabilities. Contributed to the development of military infrastructure and modernization efforts within the defense sector. Advocated for various policies aimed at safeguarding national security.
Served as the sixth Turkish Minister of National Defence
Implemented military organizational reforms
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