Early Life
Where was Atatürk born?
Atatürk was born in Salonica in 1881, which is now Thessaloniki, Greece.
To what type of school did Atatürk’s father want him to transfer?
Atatürk’s father wanted him to transfer to Şemsi Efendi School.
What color shirts did Atatürk like to wear?
Atatürk liked to wear white shirts.
What was Atatürk's favorite book?
Atatürk’s favorite book was Çalıkuşu.
In which year did Atatürk pass away?
Atatürk passed away in 1938.
When was Atatürk born?
Atatürk was born in 1881.
What subject was Atatürk good at in school?
Atatürk was good at strategy games and Maths.
What color suit did Atatürk dislike?
Atatürk didn't like wearing dark-blue suits.
How many books did Atatürk write?
Atatürk wrote 14 books.
When do people in Turkey remember Atatürk each year?
People in Turkey remember Atatürk each year on November 10 at 9:15 AM.
What were the names of Atatürk's parents?
Atatürk's father's name was Ali Rıza, and his mother's name was Zübeyde.
How many books did Atatürk read in his lifetime?
Atatürk read 4,000 books.
What was Atatürk's shoe size?
Atatürk’s shoe size was 43.
What are the names of Atatürk’s three dogs?
Atatürk’s three dogs were named Fox, Alp, and Alber.
Where was Atatürk before being moved to Anıtkabir?
Before Anıtkabir, Atatürk was at the Etnografya Museum.
Which school did Atatürk attend first as a child?
Atatürk attended Hafız Mehmet Efendi Local School as a child.
What is the title of Atatürk’s most popular book?
Atatürk’s most popular book is Nutuk.
What were Atatürk’s favorite foods and drink?
Atatürk’s favorite foods were beans and rice, and his favorite drink was Turkish coffee.
Name one of Atatürk’s favorite animals.
Atatürk’s favorite animals were horses, dogs, and birds.
In which year was Atatürk moved to Anıtkabir?
Atatürk was moved to Anıtkabir in 1953.
What name did Atatürk’s math teacher give him in high school?
Atatürk’s math teacher gave him the name "Kemal," which means "the perfect one."
How many languages did Atatürk speak, and can you name two of them?
Atatürk speaks 7 languages; Turkish, English, Arabic, French, German, Bulgarian and Persian.
What was Atatürk's height and weight?
Atatürk’s height was 1.74 meters, and he weighed 76 kilograms.
What was Atatürk’s biggest dream?
Atatürk’s biggest dream was to travel the world.
What do people say to show they love Atatürk?
People say, "He lives in our hearts" to show that they love Atatürk.