Mehmet Âkif Ersoy
Turkish poet and writer (1873–1936)
Mehmet Âkif Ersoy was born on December 20, 1873 in Fatih and died on December 27, 1936 in Moldova, aged 63. Recorded occupations: poet, politician and writer. Country of citizenship: Ottoman Empire and Turkey. Positions held include member of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey. Notable works include “Safahat” and “İstiklâl Marşı”. Educated at Vefa High School and Halkalı Ziraat Mekteb-i Âlisi. Honours include Presidential Culture and Arts Grand Awards.
- Born
- December 20, 1873 · Fatih
- Died
- December 27, 1936 · Moldova
- Age at death
- 63
- Citizenship
- Ottoman Empire, Turkey
- Occupations
- poet, politician, writer
- Positions held
- member of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey
- Notable works
- Safahat, İstiklâl Marşı
- Education
- Vefa High School, Halkalı Ziraat Mekteb-i Âlisi
- Honours
- Presidential Culture and Arts Grand Awards
- Wikipedia editions
- 38 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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