Cafer Tayyar Eğilmez facts for kids
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Cafer Tayyar Eğilmez
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Cafer Tayyar (Eğilmez)
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| Born | 1877 Priştine (Pristina), Kosovo Vilayet, Ottoman Empire (modern Kosovo) |
| Died | January 3, 1958 (aged 80–81) Istanbul, Turkey |
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Karacaahmet Mezarlığı
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| Allegiance |  Ottoman Empire Turkey |
| Years of service | Ottoman: 1901–1920 Turkey: 1920 – January 1928 |
| Rank | Mirliva |
| Commands held | 1st Division, II Corps, I Corps, II Corps, I Corps Trakya Kuva-yi Milliye, VII Corps |
| Battles/wars | Balkan Wars First World War War of Independence |
| Other work | Member of the GNAT (Edirne) Governor of the Samsun Province |
Cafer Tayyar Eğilmez (born 1877 – died January 3, 1958) was a very important military leader. He started his career as an officer in the Ottoman Army. Later, he became a general in the Turkish Army. He is remembered for his bravery in big wars.
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A Life of Service
Cafer Tayyar Eğilmez was born in 1877 in a place called Priştine. This area is now known as Kosovo. He joined the military when he was young. He served for many years, first in the Ottoman Empire's army.
Fighting in World War I
Cafer Tayyar Eğilmez played a key role in World War I. He helped defend Gallipoli during this huge global conflict. This was a very tough battle. His actions showed his courage and leadership skills.
Helping Build Modern Turkey
After World War I ended, the Ottoman Empire was changing. Cafer Tayyar Eğilmez joined forces with Mustafa Kemal Pasha. Mustafa Kemal Pasha later became known as Atatürk. Together, they fought in the Turkish War of Independence. This war was very important. It helped create the modern country of Turkey. Cafer Tayyar Eğilmez was a general during this time. He helped lead troops to victory.
Life After the War
After the War of Independence, Cafer Tayyar Eğilmez continued to serve his country. He became a member of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey. This is like being a representative in the Turkish parliament. He represented the city of Edirne. He also served as the Governor of the Samsun Province. He passed away in 1958 in Istanbul, Turkey.
See also
- List of high-ranking commanders of the Turkish War of Independence
External lınks
- Zülal Keleş, "Cafer Tayyar Paşa" , Atatürk Araştırma Merkezi Dergisi, Sayı 44, Cilt: XV, Temmuz 1999.
