Mehmet Fuat Köprülü

Turkish historian and politician

Mehmet Fuat Köprülü - Turkish historian and politician
Born

1890
135 years ago

Died

June 28th, 1966
58 years ago — 76 years old

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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