Population Exchange
League officials monitor humanitarian effects of the Greek-Turkish exchange.
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
1923 in Turkey
Explore 17 historical events and records for Turkey in 1923.
Historical records for Turkey in 1923
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January
July
Treaty of Lausanne
The Treaty of Lausanne replaces the Treaty of Sevres. The Greeks are defeated at Smyrna & the Allies drop claims to mainland Turkey. The Allies are driven out of Turkey & land up to the Maritza River is restored. 1st major revision of the Treaty of Versailles
Treaty of Lausanne
The Lausanne settlement replaces the unratified Sevres settlement.
Treaty of Lausanne
Represents Turkey at the negotiations for the Treaty of Lausanne
Treaty of Sevres
The Treaty of Lausanne replaces the Treaty of Sevres
August
Prime Minister of Turkey
Appointed Prime Minister of Turkey, 1st term
Rule of Istanbul
The Allies evacuate Istanbul under their Treaty of Lausanne obligations
Treaty of Lausanne
The Allies evacuate Istanbul under their Treaty of Lausanne obligations
October
Rule of Turkey
The Allies terminate their occupation of Turkey
Constitution of Turkey
The Republic of Turkey is officially recognized. Proclaims the Republic of Turkey with Ankara as its capital. Kemal is made executice President & Turkey has one political party
Election
Appointed President of Turkey, 2nd term
Prime Minister of Turkey
Appointed Prime Minister of Turkey, 1st term
Other events (month unknown)
CHP
Founder & leader of the CHP, Peoples Republican Party
Constitution of Turkey
Turkey becomes a republic
Constitution of Turkey
1st Prime Minister of the new Turkish Republic
Declaration of War
Resumes war with Greece, Bulgaria and Serbia
President of Turkey
Appointed Turkeys 1st President, "Ataturk", "father of the Turks"
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