Talaat Pasha

Ottoman Grand Vizier during WWI

Talaat Pasha - Leaders & Politicians born 1874
Born

1874
152 years ago

Died
Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Turkey

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Served as Grand Vizier of the Ottoman Empire during World War I. Led the government during a time of significant conflict, overseeing military and political efforts. Was instrumental in implementing policies that affected minorities, including the Armenian population, contributing to historical events. After the war, faced charges of war crimes and fled to Germany, where he was assassinated in 1921.

Oversaw the Ottoman Empire during WWI

Implemented policies leading to the Armenian Genocide

Fled after the war and was assassinated in 1921

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