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(Mustafa) Kemal Ataturk (1881-1938)
the founder of the Turkish Republic
(1923) and its first President (1923-1938). Since then Turkey is a secular state. The country is not ruled by islamic rules, and/or laws.
'Peace at home, peace in the world!', 'Independence and liberty define my character' are the two well known sayings of Ataturk.
by Steve Holy April 26, 2005
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