Topal Osman
Turkish military leader (1883-1923) · Turkey · On the map · Died at 40
Hacı Topal Osman Ağa, was a Turkish officer, a militia leader of the National Forces, a volunteer regiment commander of the Turkish army during the Turkish War of Independence who eventually rose to the rank of lieutenant colonel, and was a perpetrator of the Armenian and Pontic genocides.
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About this person
Besides the Greeks and Armenians, he also terrorised the local Muslim population who opposed him.
Country
Turkey
Type
Other
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1883 to 1923 · aged 40