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Ömer Seyfettin

Ömer Seyfettin was an Ottoman writer, novelist, teacher and military officer (1884–1920). He was born in Gönen and died in Istanbul.

Also recorded as Omer Seyfettin · Omer Seyfeddin · Ömer Seyfeddin

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Ömer Seyfettin 'nin Zincirlikuyu Mezarlığı 'ndaki kabri.

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Identity and origins

The authorities additionally record the headings Omer Seyfettin, Omer Seyfeddin, Ömer Seyfeddin and Ömer Seyfettin. His recorded languages were Ottoman Turkish, Turkish and Arabic. His recorded confession was Islam.

Ömer Seyfettin

Ömer Seyfettin

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Ömer Seyfettin

Ömer Seyfettin

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Dated record

Life and career

The full dated record · 2 entries

  1. 1884

    Ömer Seyfettin was born in 1884 at Gönen.

  2. 1920

    Ömer Seyfettin died in 1920 at Istanbul.

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  • Istanbul
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  • Gönen

    Birth place

Literature

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