Faik Pasha
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Faik Pasha, Ahmed Faik or Suleiman Faik, commonly known in the army as "Çolak" Faik, 1876; Köprülü (Vales
) – 30 August 1916; Oğnut (present day Göynük), Karlıova
) was a general of the Ottoman Army and the grand master of the Freemasonry
in the Ottoman Empire
.
as Chief of Staff of the VII Corps
of the Western Army. The commander was Mirliva Fethi Pasha who was killed in action while trying to stop the withdrawing soldiers on the Koçişte Hill near Monastir
in 1912. Faik Bey promoted to Lieutenant Colonel
for his heroic fights against the enemy. He was one of the successful officers of the army during that tragic war. Faik Bey was made commander of 19th Infantry Division. The division fought in 1912 in Yanya (Ioanina) against Greeks. Faik Bey became Pasha
and the commander of the Independent Cavalry Division.
with 2 divisions which was under the command of Liman von Sanders's Fifth Army. Lieutenant General
Weber Pasha wanted Faik Pasha to command the "Right Wing". But Liman von Sanders disliked him and he had a quarrel with Faik Pasha for about a tactics. Weber Pasha insisted on his decision. At last unwillingly von Sanders appointed Faik Pasha to the command of Right Wing.
He fought the Battle of Gully Ravine
(28 June – 3 July 1915) that was a very bloody battle that caused Ottoman Army many casualties. The casualties of 3rd Battalion of 70th Regimant. On 2 July 1915, 6 officers were killed, 4 were wounded and 158 personnel was killed, 285 were wounded.
campaigns. He was killed by bullet during the combats continued around the Çavreşi montaions on 30 August 1916.
). During he was staying in the Balkans, he initiated to freemasonry
in Resne (Resen
). After the resignment of Grand Master Most Worshipful Talaat Pasha he was elected as Grand Master in 18 October 1912. Most Worshipfull Grand Master Faik Pasha reigned until 14 April 1913.
Veles (city)
Veles is a city in the center of the Republic of Macedonia on the Vardar river. The city of Veles is the seat of Veles Municipality.-Name:The city's name was Vylosa in Ancient Greek and before the Balkan Wars, it was a township with the name Köprülü in the Üsküp sandjak, Ottoman empire for 600...
) – 30 August 1916; Oğnut (present day Göynük), Karlıova
Karliova
Karlıova is a town and district of Bingöl Province in the Eastern Anatolia region of Turkey. The mayor is Ferit Çelik .-External links:*...
) was a general of the Ottoman Army and the grand master of the Freemasonry
Freemasonry
Freemasonry is a fraternal organisation that arose from obscure origins in the late 16th to early 17th century. Freemasonry now exists in various forms all over the world, with a membership estimated at around six million, including approximately 150,000 under the jurisdictions of the Grand Lodge...
in the Ottoman Empire
Ottoman Empire
The Ottoman EmpireIt was usually referred to as the "Ottoman Empire", the "Turkish Empire", the "Ottoman Caliphate" or more commonly "Turkey" by its contemporaries...
.
Military career
Afeter graduating from Kuleli Military High School, he entered the Ottoman Imperial School of Military Engineering (Mühendishane-i Berrî-i Hümâyûn) and graduated from the Ottoman Military College as Staff Captain in 17 January 1900 and was appointed to the island of Sisam. In 1909, when he was a Leiutenant Colonel (Kaymakam), he assainged Debre mutasarrıflığı.Balkan Wars
He served during Balkan WarsBalkan Wars
The Balkan Wars were two conflicts that took place in the Balkans in south-eastern Europe in 1912 and 1913.By the early 20th century, Montenegro, Bulgaria, Greece and Serbia, the countries of the Balkan League, had achieved their independence from the Ottoman Empire, but large parts of their ethnic...
as Chief of Staff of the VII Corps
VII Corps (Ottoman Empire)
The VII Corps of the Ottoman Empire was one of the corps of the Ottoman Army. It was formed in the early 20th century during Ottoman military reforms.-Order of Battle, 1911 :...
of the Western Army. The commander was Mirliva Fethi Pasha who was killed in action while trying to stop the withdrawing soldiers on the Koçişte Hill near Monastir
Monastir
-Places:Italy* Monastir, Sardinia - a comune in the Province of CagliariOttoman Empire* Monastir Province, Ottoman Empire, a vilayet covering parts of modern Albania, Greece and the Republic of MacedoniaRepublic of Macedonia...
in 1912. Faik Bey promoted to Lieutenant Colonel
Lieutenant colonel
Lieutenant colonel is a rank of commissioned officer in the armies and most marine forces and some air forces of the world, typically ranking above a major and below a colonel. The rank of lieutenant colonel is often shortened to simply "colonel" in conversation and in unofficial correspondence...
for his heroic fights against the enemy. He was one of the successful officers of the army during that tragic war. Faik Bey was made commander of 19th Infantry Division. The division fought in 1912 in Yanya (Ioanina) against Greeks. Faik Bey became Pasha
Pasha
Pasha or pascha, formerly bashaw, was a high rank in the Ottoman Empire political system, typically granted to governors, generals and dignitaries. As an honorary title, Pasha, in one of its various ranks, is equivalent to the British title of Lord, and was also one of the highest titles in...
and the commander of the Independent Cavalry Division.
Gallipoli Campaign
At the beginning of the Gallipoli Campaign, he was commander of II CorpsII Corps (Ottoman Empire)
The II Corps of the Ottoman Empire was one of the corps of the Ottoman Army. It was formed in the early 20th century during Ottoman military reforms.- Order of Battle, 1911 :...
with 2 divisions which was under the command of Liman von Sanders's Fifth Army. Lieutenant General
Lieutenant General
Lieutenant General is a military rank used in many countries. The rank traces its origins to the Middle Ages where the title of Lieutenant General was held by the second in command on the battlefield, who was normally subordinate to a Captain General....
Weber Pasha wanted Faik Pasha to command the "Right Wing". But Liman von Sanders disliked him and he had a quarrel with Faik Pasha for about a tactics. Weber Pasha insisted on his decision. At last unwillingly von Sanders appointed Faik Pasha to the command of Right Wing.
He fought the Battle of Gully Ravine
Battle of Gully Ravine
The Battle of Gully Ravine was a World War I battle fought at Cape Helles on the Gallipoli peninsula. By June 1915 all thoughts the Allies had of a swift decisive victory over the Ottoman Empire had vanished...
(28 June – 3 July 1915) that was a very bloody battle that caused Ottoman Army many casualties. The casualties of 3rd Battalion of 70th Regimant. On 2 July 1915, 6 officers were killed, 4 were wounded and 158 personnel was killed, 285 were wounded.
Caucasus Campaign
In 1916, he commanded the II Corps in the CaucasusCaucasus Campaign
The Caucasus Campaign comprised armed conflicts between the Ottoman Empire and the Russian Empire, later including Azerbaijan, Armenia, Central Caspian Dictatorship and the UK as part of the Middle Eastern theatre or alternatively named as part of the Caucasus Campaign during World War I...
campaigns. He was killed by bullet during the combats continued around the Çavreşi montaions on 30 August 1916.
Freemasonry
After the war he was taken to Constantinople (IstanbulIstanbul
Istanbul , historically known as Byzantium and Constantinople , is the largest city of Turkey. Istanbul metropolitan province had 13.26 million people living in it as of December, 2010, which is 18% of Turkey's population and the 3rd largest metropolitan area in Europe after London and...
). During he was staying in the Balkans, he initiated to freemasonry
Freemasonry
Freemasonry is a fraternal organisation that arose from obscure origins in the late 16th to early 17th century. Freemasonry now exists in various forms all over the world, with a membership estimated at around six million, including approximately 150,000 under the jurisdictions of the Grand Lodge...
in Resne (Resen
Resen
Resen was, according to Genesis 10:11, a city founded by Asshur son of Shem.Resen is stated, according to Genesis 10:12, to have been located between Nineveh and Calah and became a great city. Its exact location is today unclear. According to Genesis, it is within the vicinity of ancient Assyria,...
). After the resignment of Grand Master Most Worshipful Talaat Pasha he was elected as Grand Master in 18 October 1912. Most Worshipfull Grand Master Faik Pasha reigned until 14 April 1913.