Veli Saltikgil
Veli Saltikgil (also Veli Bey & Veliddin 1880 – 21 March 1935) was a Turkish general and politician. He was the commander of the Eastern Army of Turkey & a signatory of the Treaty of Kars, he later served in the justice department in Aydin, he was a member of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey.[1][2]
Veli Saltikgil | |
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| Nickname(s) | Veliddin |
| Born | 1880 Buldan, Turkey |
| Died | 21 March 1935 (aged 55) Aydin, Turkey |
| Allegiance | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Ottoman Empire (1902–1919) Turkey (1919–1924) |
| Years of service | 1902–1924 |
| Rank | General |
| Commands held | Commander of the Eastern Front |
| Battles/wars | World War I Turkish War of Independence |
| Other work | Member of the TBMM (Aydin) |
See also
References
- https://www.tbmm.gov.tr/TBMM_Album/Cilt1/index.html
- Mazbatası “Veliddin” adına düzenlenmiş, İsim defteri ve tutanaklara “Veli” olarak geçmiştir. TBMM Albümü Dip Not 66
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