Yunus Emre

Yunus Emre (1241–1321) was an Ottoman poet, writer and mystic.

Also recorded as Derviş Yûnus.

Overview

Born at Asia Minor in 1241, died at Anatolia in 1321.

In detail

the recorded working language is Turkish, Persian and Arabic.

The field of work recorded is poetry, literature and Sufism. Haji Bektash Veli and Tapduk Emre are recorded as an influence.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Yunus Emre”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q378902: Yunus Emre

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