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Sir Mark Sykes, 6th Baronet: Quick Facts

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Born March 16, 1879 • London • England
Died February 16, 1919 (aged 39) • Paris • France
Role In Sykes-Picot Agreement

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Map illustrating the Sykes-Picot Agreement of May 1916, showing the division of the Middle East into zones of British, French, and Russian control or influence after World War I. Areas are color-coded: British rule in pink, French rule in blue, Russian rule in orange, and regions under various protections or joint control in lighter shades. Modern countries shown include Syria, Iraq, Palestine, Armenia, and surrounding regions.
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