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The Turkish War of Independence is a part of the History of Turkey that spans from the defeat of the Ottoman Empire by the Allies in World War I to the declaration of the Republic of Turkey on October 29, 1923. 1916: The Sykes-Picot Agreement between the United Kingdom and France is signed, dividing the Ottoman Empire between several states, both independent (e.g. Armenia and Kurdistan) and subject to such European nations as the UK, Italy, France, Imperial Russia and GreeceGreece formally called the Hellenic Republic (in Greek: ) Hellenike Demokratia , is a country in the southeast of Europe on the southern tip of the Balkan peninsula. It is bounded on land by Bulgaria, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Albania. According to this treaty, a small territory around AnkaraAnkara (formerly known as Angora or Enguri , and in the classical period, Ancyra is the capital of Turkey and the country's second largest city (after Istanbul) and lies at an approximate altitude of 850 meters (about 2800 feet). It is also the capital of was all that was to be left for the Turks. This treaty is not recognized by the Ottoman state.
1919Events January January 1 Edsel Ford succeeds his father as head of the Ford Motor Company January 5 Spartacist uprising Socialist demonstrations in Berlin turn into attempted communist revolution with Spartacist League in the forefront January 9 Spartacus: Müdafaa-i Hukuk Cemiyeti ( Association for Defense of Rights of Anatolia and Rumelia ) is founded in Ankara by Mustafa Kemal, consisting of Young TurksThis article refers to the Turkish nationalist reform party. For the radio talk show of the same name, see Young Turks (talk show The Young Turks were a Turkish nationalist reform party, officially known as the Committee of Union and Progress CUP — in Tur and other nationalists. This event is followed by the Greco-Turkish War (1919-1922)The Greco-Turkish War of 1919-1922 also called the War in Asia Minor and (in Turkey) a part of the Turkish War of Independence was a war between Greece and Turkey fought in the wake of World War I. The war arose because the western Allies, particularly Br.
April 23April 23 is the 113th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (114th in leap years). There are 252 days remaining. Events 215 BC A temple is built on the Capitoline Hill dedicated to Venus Erycina to commemorate the Roman defeat at Lake Trasum. 303 Sain, 19201920 is a leap year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar) Events January January 7 Forces of Russian White admiral Kolchak surrender in Krasnoyarsk. January 9 Britain announces it will build 100,000 homes for war veterans. January 10 Leagu: The first meeting of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey. The monarchy and government of Sultan Mehmed VI is denounced and a temporary constitution is affirmed.
August 10, 1920: The Treaty of Sèvres is signed between the Allies and the Sultan. It is not recognized by Mustafa Kemal.
January 20, 1921: The first Turkish Constitution is approved by the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, establishing the state of Turkey.
November 1, 1922: The sultanate is abolished.
November 17: Mehmed VI goes into exile.
July 24, 1923: The Treaty of Lausanne is signed, giving Turkey its current borders, except the province of Hatay.
October 29: Mustafa Kemal declares the Republic of Turkey and becomes the president of it.
March, 1924: The Caliphate is abolished, and the last Ottoman ruler, Caliph Abdul Mejid II, is deposed.
1939: The province of Hatay is ceded to Turkey by France.
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