1 quotes by Riza Nur (1879-1942), Turkish (Surgeon)

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Riza Nur

America…could within twenty years bring us to a degree of development which Turks, left to themselves, would not be able to achieve in a century. It would make Turkey prosperous, rich and happy and turn Turks into a strong and civilized nation.

After Turkey’s defeat in WWI, some Turkish leaders like Riza Nur wanted Turkey to become a colony of America. This they believed would hasten Turkey’s development and modernization.

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Riza Nur

Born: August 30, 1879
Died: September 8, 1942
Nationality: Turkish
Profession: Surgeon, Politician, Writer

Biography

Rıza Nur was a Turkish surgeon, politician and writer. He was prominent in the years immediately after the First World War, where he served as a cabinet minister but was subsequently marginalised, and became a critic of the new regime.

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