Ali Saip Ursavaş facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Ali Saip Ursavaş
Born	1885 (1885) Rowanduz, Ottoman Empire
Died	25 September 1939(1939-09-25) (aged 53–54) Adana, Turkey
Buried	Adana Asrî Mezarlığı
Allegiance	Ottoman Empire  Turkey
Years of service	Ottoman Empire: September 1, 1908-1919 Turkey: 1919-February 28, 1926
Rank	Ottoma Empire: Captain Turkey: Lieutenant colonel
Commands held	Mobile Detachment of the Drizur Gendarmerie Regiment, Kars Gendarmerie Command, Kozan Gendarmerie Command Urfa Gendarmerie Command, Urfa Area Kuva-yi Milliye, member of the Konya Independence Tribunal, Independence Tribunal of the Riot Area
Battles/wars	Italo-Turkish War First World War War of Independence
Other work	Member of the GNAT (Urfa)

Ali Saip Ursavaş, also known as Ali Saib Bey, was an important figure in Turkish history. He was born in 1885 in Rowanduz and passed away on September 25, 1939, in Adana. He was an officer from Iraq and Turkey, with Kurdish heritage.

Ali Saip Ursavaş served in both the Ottoman and Turkish armies. After his military career, he became one of the first important members of the CHP. This party played a big role in forming the modern Republic of Turkey. He was also an important politician in the new Republic of Turkey.

In 1925, he was chosen to be a prosecutor at the Independence Tribunal in Diyarbakır. This court was set up to deal with the Sheikh Said rebellion, a major uprising at the time. Ali Saip Ursavaş played a role in the legal decisions made during this rebellion. Later, he became the president of this important court.

A Life of Service

Ali Saip Ursavaş had a long career serving his country. He started in the Ottoman Empire's army in 1908. He continued his service when Turkey became a republic in 1919.

Military Engagements

He took part in several major conflicts:

• The Italo-Turkish War
• The First World War
• The War of Independence

These wars were very important for shaping the modern country of Turkey.

Political Career

After his time in the military, Ali Saip Ursavaş became a politician. He was elected as a member of the GNAT. He represented the Urfa region. This showed his continued dedication to his country, moving from military service to political leadership.

Awards and Recognition

Ali Saip Ursavaş received the Medal of Independence with a Red-Green Ribbon. This medal is a special award given to people who made great contributions during the Turkish War of Independence.

See also

• List of recipients of the Medal of Independence with Red-Green Ribbon (Turkey)
• Battle of Urfa