The Life of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk By berkinanben 1881 Born in Selanik. 1893 Started to the Selanik Junior Military School. 1895 He entered the Manastir Military High School. 1912 Battle of Trablusgarp (Western Trablus) Aug 15, 1915 Mustafa Kemal appointed as Anafartalar Group Commander. May 19, 1919 Mustafa Kemal went to Samsun. 1920 He held congresses in Anatolia. Apr 23, 1920 Mustafa Kemal opened the Turkish Grand National Assembly in Ankara. Sep 30, 1922 Gazi Mustafa Kemal won the Battle of the Dumlupınar Commander-in-Chief. Oct 29, 1923 The Republic was declared. Period: Oct 29, 1923 to 1937 Realization of Numerous Innovations and Reforms 1938 The great leader closed his eyes at the Dolmabahçe Palace.