Rıza Nur (politician)

Rıza Nur was a prominent Turkish politician, writer, and physician, known for his significant role in the early years of the Republic of Turkey. Born in 1879, he was an influential figure during the Ottoman Empire's decline and the Turkish War of Independence. Nur served as a minister and was involved in the founding of the Republic in 1923. He advocated for modernization and secularism in Turkey, but later became critical of certain policies of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, leading to his political exile. Rıza Nur's legacy includes his writings on Turkish history and politics, reflecting his deep engagement in national affairs.