Talaat Paşa
1874–1921 (age 47)
Biography
Talaat Paşa was a prominent Ottoman statesman and grand vizier who played a central role in the governance of the Ottoman Empire during the early 20th century. His political career encompassed the final decades of the empire and the tumultuous period of the Young Turk movement and World War I.
Paşa's tenure as grand vizier marked a significant period in Ottoman history, during which he wielded considerable influence over imperial policy. His burial at the Monument of Liberty in Istanbul reflects his historical importance and his role in the political transformations of the era.