Fahrettin Altay

Fahrettin Altay (12 January 1880 – 25 October 1974) was a Turkish military officer. His surname "Altay" (Red horse/colt) was given to him by Atatürk. The Turkish tank Altay is named in honor of him. Biography Fahrettin Altay was born to Lieutenant Colonel İsmail Bey, son of Hacı Ahmet Efendi from İ...