Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the revered founder and first President of the Republic of Turkey, passed away on November 10, 1938, at the age of 57, at Dolmabahçe Palace in Istanbul. His death followed a period of illness, having been diagnosed with cirrhosis in early 1938. A Turkish field marshal and visionary statesman, Atatürk led his nation through the War of Independence to establish a modern, secular republic, implementing sweeping reforms across political, legal, economic, and cultural spheres. His funeral was a moment of national mourning and international tribute, with his remains eventually laid to rest in the monumental Anıtkabir in Ankara, a testament to his enduring legacy as "Father of the Turks."