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Ahmet Derviş
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| Born | 1881 Yenidje-Vardar (Giannitsa), Salonica Vilayet, Ottoman Empire |
| Died | 17 January 1932 (aged 50–51) Istanbul, Turkey |
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Zincirlikuyu Mezarlığı
State Cemetery |
| Allegiance |  Ottoman Empire Turkey |
| Years of service | Ottoman: 1906-1920 Turkey: February 1920-January 17, 1932 |
| Rank | Ferik |
| Commands held | Chief of Staff of the Hejaz Division, Chief of Staff of the 61st Division Chief of Staff of the 61st Division, 1st Cavalry Group, 7th Division, 11th Division, General Supply Department, Inspector of Military schools, 11th Division, Istanbul Central Command, Bursa Special Committee, 1st Division, Military attaché to Berlin, I Corps, Undersecretary of the Ministry of National Defense, member of the Military Court of Cassation |
| Battles/wars | Italo-Turkish War Balkan Wars First World War War of Independence |
Ahmet Derviş (born 1881, died 1932) was an important military leader. He served in the Ottoman Army and later became a general in the Turkish Army. People also knew him as Derviş Bey or Derviş Pasha.
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Who Was Ahmet Derviş?
Ahmet Derviş was born in 1881 in a place called Yenidje-Vardar. This area was part of the Ottoman Empire back then. Today, it is known as Giannitsa in Greece. He grew up to become a dedicated soldier.
Early Life and Training
Ahmet Derviş started his military journey by attending important schools. He studied at the Ottoman Military Academy. After that, he went to the Ottoman Military College. These schools trained him to be a skilled officer. He learned about strategy and leadership.
A Career in the Ottoman Army
Ahmet Derviş began his service in the Ottoman Army in 1906. He held many important positions. He was a Chief of Staff for different divisions. This means he helped plan and organize military operations. He also worked in the General Supply Department. This role made sure soldiers had what they needed.
He fought in several major conflicts during this time:
- The Italo-Turkish War: This war was fought between the Ottoman Empire and Italy.
- The Balkan Wars: These wars involved the Ottoman Empire and several Balkan countries.
- The First World War: This was a huge global conflict. Ahmet Derviş played a part in these battles.
Fighting for Turkey's Independence
After the Ottoman Empire ended, Ahmet Derviş continued his service. In February 1920, he joined the new Turkish Army. He became a general, which is a very high rank. He fought in the Turkish War of Independence. This war helped establish the modern country of Turkey.
During this period, he held more key roles. He was an Inspector of Military Schools. He also served as a Military Attaché in Berlin. This meant he represented Turkey's military in Germany. He even became an Undersecretary of the Ministry of National Defense. This shows how important he was to the new Turkish government.
Later Years and Legacy
Ahmet Derviş continued to serve Turkey until his death in 1932. He passed away in Istanbul. He is buried in the Zincirlikuyu Mezarlığı. Later, his remains were moved to the Turkish State Cemetery. This cemetery is for important figures in Turkish history. His dedication helped shape the early years of the Turkish Republic.
See also
- List of high-ranking commanders of the Turkish War of Independence
