THE FIRST LEADER OF THE FREEDOM AND ACCORD PARTY DURING THE RE-ORGANIZATION PROCESS IN THE ARMISTICE PERIOD: MARSHAL MEHMET NURİ PASHA FROM KÜTAHYA (1850-1921)

Halil Ölmez; Esra Sarıkoyuncu Değerli

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THE FIRST LEADER OF THE FREEDOM AND ACCORD PARTY DURING THE RE-ORGANIZATION PROCESS IN THE ARMISTICE PERIOD: MARSHAL MEHMET NURİ PASHA FROM KÜTAHYA (1850-1921)

Yazarlar:

Halil Ölmez | Esra Sarıkoyuncu Değerli

Yayıncı:

Pamukkale University

Ana Başlıklar:

Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Tarihi | Yakınçağ Osmanlı Tarihi

Dergi:

Belgi Dergisi Issue 30, pp.445-470

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

1/2025

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2001354960

pISSN:

2146-4456

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Özet:

 The Freedom and Accord Party, which dissolved itself in 1913, reorganized during the Armistice Period and became one of the prominent political formations in modern Turkish history due to the politics it adopted. The involvement of Damat Ferit Pasha in both periods of the party further increased the importance of the subject. However, during the second organizational period, Ferit Pasha chose to remain behind the scenes rather than directly joining the party, preferring to use it for his purposes. He also attempted to strengthen the organization by including various important figures. While some of these individuals accepted the invitation, others chose to stay away. Damat Ferit Pasha rejected the offer to lead the party and instead proposed the position to Marshal Zeki Pasha. When Zeki Pasha declined, the last chief of chamberlain of Sultan Abdülhamid II, Marshal Mehmet Nuri Pasha, who was known for his integrity and had no political background, became the party leader. Nuri Pasha, who had served in the Yıldız Palace for many years, was a respected figure and had no involvement in political intrigues. However, due to Ferit Pashas behind-the-scenes activities, some members insincerity, and the partys misguided policies, Nuri Pasha resigned from both the leadership and the party in April 1919, even partially shifting to an opposition stance. Although he could not fully implement his opposition ideas, some criticisms were reflected in the press. This article aims to contribute to the literature about the party by documenting Nuri Pashas brief leadership and activities during that period.

 The Freedom and Accord Party, which dissolved itself in 1913, reorganized during the Armistice Period and became one of the prominent political formations in modern Turkish history due to the politics it adopted. The involvement of Damat Ferit Pasha in both periods of the party further increased the importance of the subject. However, during the second organizational period, Ferit Pasha chose to remain behind the scenes rather than directly joining the party, preferring to use it for his purposes. He also attempted to strengthen the organization by including various important figures. While some of these individuals accepted the invitation, others chose to stay away. Damat Ferit Pasha rejected the offer to lead the party and instead proposed the position to Marshal Zeki Pasha. When Zeki Pasha declined, the last chief of chamberlain of Sultan Abdülhamid II, Marshal Mehmet Nuri Pasha, who was known for his integrity and had no political background, became the party leader. Nuri Pasha, who had served in the Yıldız Palace for many years, was a respected figure and had no involvement in political intrigues. However, due to Ferit Pashas behind-the-scenes activities, some members insincerity, and the partys misguided policies, Nuri Pasha resigned from both the leadership and the party in April 1919, even partially shifting to an opposition stance. Although he could not fully implement his opposition ideas, some criticisms were reflected in the press. This article aims to contribute to the literature about the party by documenting Nuri Pashas brief leadership and activities during that period.

 The Freedom and Accord Party, which dissolved itself in 1913, reorganized during the Armistice Period and became one of the prominent political formations in modern Turkish history due to the politics it adopted. The involvement of Damat Ferit Pasha in both periods of the party further increased the importance of the subject. However, during the second organizational period, Ferit Pasha chose to remain behind the scenes rather than directly joining the party, preferring to use it for his purposes. He also attempted to strengthen the organization by including various important figures. While some of these individuals accepted the invitation, others chose to stay away. Damat Ferit Pasha rejected the offer to lead the party and instead proposed the position to Marshal Zeki Pasha. When Zeki Pasha declined, the last chief of chamberlain of Sultan Abdülhamid II, Marshal Mehmet Nuri Pasha, who was known for his integrity and had no political background, became the party leader. Nuri Pasha, who had served in the Yıldız Palace for many years, was a respected figure and had no involvement in political intrigues. However, due to Ferit Pashas behind-the-scenes activities, some members insincerity, and the partys misguided policies, Nuri Pasha resigned from both the leadership and the party in April 1919, even partially shifting to an opposition stance. Although he could not fully implement his opposition ideas, some criticisms were reflected in the press. This article aims to contribute to the literature about the party by documenting Nuri Pashas brief leadership and activities during that period.

 1913te kendini sonlandıran Hürriyet ve İtilaf Fırkası, Mütareke Döneminde yeniden teşkilatlanarak benimsediği siyasetle yakın tarihimizin dikkat çeken siyasi oluşumlarından biri olmuştur. Damat Ferit Paşanın fırkanın her iki döneminde de etkili rol oynaması konuyu daha da önemli hale getirmiştir. Ancak Ferit Paşa, ikinci teşkil döneminde fırkaya doğrudan katılmak yerine arka planda kalarak fırkayı kullanmayı tercih etmiştir. Ayrıca partiye çeşitli önemli şahsiyetleri dâhil ederek teşkilatı güçlendirmeye çalışmıştır. Bu kişilerin bazıları daveti kabul ederken, bazıları uzak durmayı seçmiştir. Damat Ferit Paşa, teklif edilen reisliği kabul etmeyip bu görevi önce Müşir Zeki Paşaya önermiş, ancak onun kabul etmemesi üzerine siyasi geçmişi olmayan ve dürüstlüğüyle tanınan II. Abdülhamitin son başmabeyincisi Müşir Mehmet Nuri Paşa fırka reisi olmuştur. Yıldız Sarayında uzun yıllar görev yapmış olan Nuri Paşa, siyasi entrikalara karışmamış, saygı gören bir şahsiyetti. Ancak Ferit Paşanın perde arkasındaki faaliyetleri, fırkadaki bazı kişilerin samimiyetsiz tavırları ve politikaların yanlışlığı nedeniyle Nuri Paşa, Nisan 1919da reislikten ve fırkadan istifa etmiş, hatta kısmen muhalefet pozisyonuna geçmiştir. Muhalefet düşüncesini tam anlamıyla hayata geçirememiş olsa da basına bazı eleştirileri yansımıştır. Bu makale, Nuri Paşanın kısa süreli reisliği ve döneme ait faaliyetlerini belgeleyerek fırka hakkında literatüre katkı sağlamayı amaçlamaktadır.

Makale detayları

THE FIRST LEADER OF THE FREEDOM AND ACCORD PARTY DURING THE RE-ORGANIZATION PROCESS IN THE ARMISTICE PERIOD: MARSHAL MEHMET NURİ PASHA FROM KÜTAHYA (1850-1921)

Yazarlar:

Halil Ölmez | Esra Sarıkoyuncu Değerli

Yayıncı:

Pamukkale University

Ana Başlıklar:

Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Tarihi | Yakınçağ Osmanlı Tarihi

Dergi:

Belgi Dergisi Issue 30, pp.445-470

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

1/2025

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2001354960

pISSN:

2146-4456

The Armistice Period

National Struggle

Freedom and Accord Party

Damat Ferit Pasha

Marshal Mehmet Nuri PashaMütareke Dönemi

Milli Mücadele

Hürriyet ve İtilaf Fırkası

Damat Ferit Paşa

Müşir Mehmet Nuri Paşa

Sayı

Makale detayları

Yazarlar: Halil Ölmez | Esra Sarıkoyuncu Değerli

Yayıncı: Pamukkale University

Ana Başlıklar: Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Tarihi | Yakınçağ Osmanlı Tarihi

Dergi: Belgi Dergisi Issue 30, pp.445-470

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 1/2025

Belge Dili: Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.): 2001354960

pISSN: 2146-4456

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Halil Ölmez | Esra Sarıkoyuncu Değerli

Yayıncı:

Pamukkale University

Ana Başlıklar:

Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Tarihi | Yakınçağ Osmanlı Tarihi

Dergi:

Belgi Dergisi Issue 30, pp.445-470

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

1/2025

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2001354960

pISSN:

2146-4456