About Hamdullah Suphi Tanrıöver
Lived 1885 – 1966 (aged 80–81). Hamdullah Suphi Tanrıöver was a Turkish politician, diplomat, poet and writer.
Hamdullah Suphi Tanrıöver (1885 – 10 June 1966) was a highly influential Turkish poet, intellectual, diplomat and politician. He adopted his surname Tanrıöver after the Turkish Surname Law was enacted in 1934.
Life He was born to Abdüllatif Suphi Pasha, an Ottoman statesman in Constantinople in 1885. He studied at Galatasaray High School graduating in 1904. He later served as a translator, and a teacher for Turkish after earning a certificate.
In Darülfünün, later renamed to Istanbul University, he was appointed professor of Islamic art. During the Turkish Republic era, he was elected to the parliament, and also served as a government minister.
He married Ayşe Saide, who, according to some sources, was a descendant of two former Anatolian beys (Isfendiyarids and Ramazanids).
Tanrıöver died on 10 June 1966. He was interred at Merkezefendi Cemetery in Istanbul. 1909 Namık Kemal Bey Magosa'da (Documentary about "Namık Kemal in Famagusta") 1928 Günebakan (essays) 1931 Dağyolu (orations) 1946 Anadolu Milli Mücadelesi (Anatolian National struggle)
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Who was Hamdullah Suphi Tanrıöver?
Turkish diplomat and statesperson (1885–1966)
When was Hamdullah Suphi Tanrıöver born?
Hamdullah Suphi Tanrıöver was born in 1885 in Suphi Paşa Konağı.
When did Hamdullah Suphi Tanrıöver die?
Hamdullah Suphi Tanrıöver died on 10 June 1966 in Istanbul, Horhor.
What was Hamdullah Suphi Tanrıöver's occupation?
Hamdullah Suphi Tanrıöver was a politician, diplomat, poet and writer.
What nationality was Hamdullah Suphi Tanrıöver?
Hamdullah Suphi Tanrıöver was Turkish.
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