Mustafa Kemal (may 1, 1919 – oct 1, 1922)
Description:
Mustafa Kemal—or Ataturk—led the revolt against Greek rule and overthrew the Ottoman Sultan. He became the first president of modern-day Turkey, and led Turkey into a westernized era of government, language, and clothing; it was all met with opposition, but he persisted nevertheless.Added to timeline:
Date:
may 1, 1919
oct 1, 1922
~ 3 years and 5 months