Ahmet Muhtar Merter
Ahmet Muhtar Merter, also known as Ahmed Muhtar Bey (1 July 1891, Constantinople – 2 October 1959, Istanbul) was a Turkish soldier, industrialist, sports official and politician.
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| Born | 1 July 1891 Constantinople, Ottoman Empire |
| Died | 2 October 1959 Istanbul, Turkey |
| Nationality | Turkish |
Sports
Between 1957–1959 Ahmet Muhtar was the President or so called Ağa of the federation that organized the Turkish national sport yağlı güreş (oil wrestling).[1]
Legacy
In Istanbul the suburb Merter is named after him. A picture of him hangs inside the museum of the Anıtkabir. There is also an elementary school in Merter named after him.
References
- List of Ağas (Turkish).
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