Damat Ferid Pasha

Ottoman politician and Grand Vizier

Damat Ferid Pasha - Ottoman politician and Grand Vizier
Born

1853
172 years ago

Died

October 6th, 1923
101 years ago — 70 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Turkey

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Served as the 285th Grand Vizier of the Ottoman Empire during a tumultuous period following World War I. Involved in the establishment of the Turkish Republic and the transition from the Ottoman governmental structure. Played a significant role in negotiations and administrative reforms during the empire's decline. His tenure was marked by efforts to modernize and stabilize the governance amidst widespread social and political change.

Served as Grand Vizier from 1920 to 1921

Participated in negotiations leading to the Treaty of Sèvres

Contributed to the establishment of the Republic of Turkey

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