Mehmet Fuat Köprülü
Turkish historian and politician
Born
1890
135 years ago
Died
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Turkey
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Served as the 21st Deputy Prime Minister of Turkey. Made significant contributions to Turkish historiography and literature. Participated in the establishment of the Turkish Language Association in 1932. His scholarly works focused on the Ottoman Empire and Turkish nationalism, influencing the understanding of Turkish history and culture.
Served as Deputy Prime Minister of Turkey
Contributed to Turkish historiography
Helped establish the Turkish Language Association
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