Mehmet Âkif Ersoy

Mehmet Âkif Ersoy (1873–1936) was an Ottoman poet, politician and writer.

Overview

Born at Fatih in 1873, died at Moldova in 1936.

In detail

Mehmet Âkif Ersoy studied at Vefa High School and Halkalı Ziraat Mekteb-i Âlisi. the recorded working language is Ottoman Turkish, Turkish and Arabic.

Positions recorded include member of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey.

Works named in the authority record are Safahat and İstiklâl Marşı.

Distinctions recorded are Presidential Culture and Arts Grand Awards.

Sources

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“Mehmet Akif Ersoy”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q316443: Mehmet Âkif Ersoy
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