Gördesli Makbule (1902–1922), also known as Makbule Efe, was a woman guerrilla from Turkey, one of the heroes of the National Liberation War. She fought as a member of Kuva-yı Milliye against the Greek invasion.[1]
Gördesli Makbule | |
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| Born | 1902 |
| Died | March 17, 1922 |
| Nationality | Turkish |
Early life
editMakbule was born in Gördes, Manisa. She had a large family who owned a farm and some land. She learned horse-riding and shooting at an early age like many other women in her town.[2]
Military experience
editShe participated in military resistance in 1922, and fought in and around Demirci, Gördes, Simav, Bigadiç ve Sındırgı.[2]
She was shot aged 20.[3]
Commemoration
editHer grave was discovered by Zekeriya Özdemir in Gördes in 2000.[4] Commemoration events were organised in Gördes to mark the 100th year of her death.[5]
References
edit- ^ "Kuvayı Milliye Kahramanı Makbule Efe". www.cumhuriyet.com.tr (in Turkish). Retrieved 2022-07-01.
- ^ a b "Makbule Efe Kimdir?". sindirgimeal.meb.k12.tr (in Turkish). Retrieved 2022-07-01.
- ^ "Gördesli Makbule Hanım". www.biyografya.com. Retrieved 2022-05-27.
- ^ "Milli Mücadele Kahramanı Şehit Makbule Hanım". www.gordes.gov.tr. Retrieved 2022-05-27.
- ^ "Gördesli Makbule, şehadetinin 100. yılında memleketinde anıldı". www.aa.com.tr. Retrieved 2022-07-01.
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