Reşit Galip

Turkish Minister of National Education

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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