Reşit Galip
Reşit Galip | |
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Ministry of National Education | |
In office 19 September 1932 – 13 July 1933 | |
Prime Minister | İsmet İnönü |
Preceded by | Esat Sagay |
Succeeded by | Hikmet Bayur |
Personal details | |
Born | 1893 Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University |
Occupation | Politician, civil servant |
Mustafa Reşit Galip (1893 – 5 March 1934) was a Turkish politician in the early years of the Turkish Republic. By profession, he was a medical doctor.
Early years
He was born in the
In politics
He was always interested in politics. In İzmir and Istanbul he published bulletins and in Mersin he wrote in a local newspaper as the chief editor. While serving as an MP, he was elected a member of the
During his brief service period he initiated university reforms and planned Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, an important museum in Ankara.[2] He is also known as the creator of daily student oath.[4][5]
Death
While serving in the wars he had contracted tuberculosis. On 5 March 1934, he died in Ankara. He was laid to rest in Cebeci Asri Cemetery. He was survived by his wife and three children.
Legacy
A street in Ankara and one in