Reşit Galip
Turkish Minister of National Education
Born
1893
132 years ago
Died
March 5th, 1934
91 years ago — 41 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Turkey
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Served as the 6th Turkish Minister of National Education. Contributed to the reform of the Turkish educational system during the early republican period. Advocated for the establishment of modern educational institutions. Worked to promote the use of the Turkish language and cultural education across the nation.
Reformed the Turkish education system
Promoted modern educational practices
Established new educational institutions
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