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Mustapha Reschid Pasha- Satesman and Reformer

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Blue plaque

Mustapha Reschid Pasha was a statesman and reformer he was also a Turkish Ambassador in London between the times of 1800-1858.

His most notable work was to improve the relationship between Turkey and Britain, As well as the passing of an important legislature known as the Tanzimat (Reorganisation), which brought an end to slavery within the Ottoman Empire and upheld equality in the constitution.

He is now seen to be one of Turkey's most notable statesmen.

His blue plaque was put up in 1972.

Sources and Attribution

https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/blue-plaques/mustapha-reschid-pasha/#:~:text=RESCHID%20PASHA%2C%20Mustapha%20(1800%2D1858)&text=The%20Turkish%20statesman%20and%20reformer,a%20half%20months%20in%201839.

https://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WMKZWW_Mustapha_Reschid_Pasha_Bryanston_Square_London_UK

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