Selim Sarper

Turkish politician and educator

Selim Sarper - Turkish politician and educator
Born

1899
126 years ago

Died

October 11th, 1968
56 years ago — 69 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Turkey

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Served as the 13th Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkey from 1946 to 1950. Worked on significant foreign policy issues during the early years of the Republic. Held various political and academic roles, influencing educational policies in Turkey. Active in promoting Turkey's interests on the international stage.

Served as Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1946 to 1950

Contributed to shaping Turkey's foreign policy

Influenced educational reforms

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