Episode 4 of 4

Creation of the General Council of Education

When
1841
Where
Ottoman Empire
Part of
Event of 1839: Abdülmecid I succeeds Mahmud II as Ottoman Emperor.

The General Council of Education was created in 1841, followed by the Ministry of Education.

In 1841, the General Council of Education (Meclis-i Maarif-i Umumiye) was created, followed by the establishment of the Ministry of Education. These institutions reflected the reformist agenda of Abdülmecid I's early reign.

Sources

  1. Abdülmecid I Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-26

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