Rule of Constantinople
The Allies occupy Constantinople
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1920 in Turkey
Explore 23 historical events and records for Turkey in 1920.
Historical records for Turkey in 1920
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8Places on this page
March
April
Rule of Mosul
Mosul is declared part of Iraq
August
Independence of Hejaz
Under the Treaty of Sevres Hejaz is given its independence
Independence of Kurdistan and Armenia
Under the Treaty of Sevres independence is given to Kurdistan, never implemented. Under the Treaty of Sevres independence is given to Armenia
Independence of Saudi Arabia
Under the Treaty of Sevres Arabia is given its independence
Independence of Turkey
Under the Treaty of Sevres Arabia is given its independence
Independence of Turkey
Under the Treaty of Sevres Hejaz is given its independence
Independence of Turkey
Under the Treaty of Sevres independence is given to Kurdistan, never implemented. Under the Treaty of Sevres independence is given to Armenia
Rule of Constantinople
The Allies complete their occupation of Constantinople
Rule of Dardenelles
Under the Treaty of Sevres the Dardanelles are placed under international control
Rule of Kurdistan
Under the Treaty of Sevres independence is given to Kurdistan, never implemented
Rule of Smyrna
Under the Treaty of Sevres Smyrna is ceded to Greece. Under the Treaty of Sevres Greece is given the adminstration of Smyrna
Rule of Thrace
Under the Treaty of Sevres Eastern Thrace is ceded to Greece
Treaty of Sevres
Turkey is to be occupied by British, French & Italian troops. Turkey is forced to renounce much of the Ottoman Empire to the Allies. The Treaty of Sevres leads to the dissolution of the Ottoman Empire.
Treaty of Sevres
Under the Treaty of Sevres Greece is given the adminstration of Smyrna. Under the Treaty of Sevres Eastern Thrace, Chios & Smyrna are ceded to Greece. Turkey surrenders all territorial claims in Arab Asia & north Africa.
Treaty of Sevres
Under the Treaty of Sevres the Dardanelles are placed under international control. Under the Treaty of Sevres independence is given to Kurdistan, never implemented. Under the Treaty of Sevres independence is given to Armenia.
Treaty of Sevres
League mandates are created from former Ottoman territories under the peace settlement.
Other events (month unknown)
Constitution of Turkey
Endorsed by the legal Ottoman Parliament & the new National Assembly at Ankara
Constitution of Turkey
The National Assembly proclaims the State of Turkey with Ataturk as President
Declaration of State of Turkey
The National Assembly proclaims the State of Turkey with Ataturk as President
National Assembly
Endorsed by the legal Ottoman Parliament & the new National Assembly at Ankara. A new National Assembly at Ankara
National Assembly
The National Assembly proclaims the State of Turkey with Ataturk as President
President of Turkey
Appointed President of Turkey
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