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Treaty of Lausanne

July 24, 1923 · Lausanne

Peace treaty that ended the Turkish War of Independence and recognised the borders of the modern Republic of Turkey, with a population exchange between Greece and Turkey.

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Key people

Eleftherios Venizelos signatory, Represented Greece İsmet İnönü signatory, Led the Turkish delegation at Lausanne George Curzon participant, British Foreign Secretary who led the Allied side in the first round of talks

Participants

Before and after

Ended
Turkish War of Independence May 15, 1919 – October 11, 1922
Greco-Turkish War (1919–1922) May 15, 1919 – October 11, 1922

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