Selahattin Ülkümen
Turkish diplomat during World War II
Born
Died
2003
23 years ago — 89 years old
Category
Diplomats & Politicians
Country
Turkey
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Served as a Turkish diplomat in France during World War II. Provided extensive assistance to Jewish refugees escaping the Holocaust, often issuing visas that allowed them to enter Turkey. Demonstrated significant courage in the face of pressure from Nazi authorities to turn over refugees. After the war, continued work in foreign service and made contributions to diplomatic relations.
Issued visas to Jewish refugees during WWII
Facilitated the escape of numerous individuals from Nazi persecution
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