Haji Bektash Veli

Haji Bektash Veli (1209–1271) was a philosopher, poet and mystic.

Overview

Born at Nishapur in 1209, died at Nevşehir in 1271.

In detail

the recorded working language is Persian, Old Anatolian Turkish and Arabic.

The authority associates the name with Neoplatonism.

Sources

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    “Haji Bektash Veli”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q469865: Haji Bektash Veli

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