Nuri Şeker: The “Second” Sugar King of Turkey

The article is devoted to the life and work of one first Turkish entrepreneurs Republican period — Mollazade Nuri Şeker. source base research was made up biographical autobiographical materials published in a collective monograph by researchers dedicated development entrepreneurship labor movement Turkey half 20th century. Şeker’s main field activity production sugar product that country experienced shortage during Ottoman period. At turn 19th centuries, import Turkey. same time, attempts solve this problem were made. However, series wars second decade century prevented this. During national liberation struggle began be felt especially acutely. After proclamation Republic, issue developing its own decided at state level. Şeker pioneer area. He managed establish from scratch: cultivation beets, which not produced crystallization he able fulfill dream had haunted him since childhood. despite unconditional success his entrepreneurial activity, could surpass only competitor time Şakir-bey (the creator factory Alpullu) who enjoyed full support government. In addition professional activities, also discusses personal qualities aided achieving success.