Fritz Neumark
July 20, 1900 – March 9, 1991
Fritz Neumark was a pivotal figure in modernizing Turkey's public sector, arriving as part of the first wave of émigré professors. He dedicated himself to his new country, mastering the Turkish language and publishing extensively in multiple languages. Neumark's academic career flourished in Istanbul, where his contract was repeatedly renewed and he eventually became a Turkish citizen. His significant contributions to social hygiene and statistics left a lasting impact.
