Koyunbaba
15th century Turkish saint named Seyit Ali
About Koyunbaba
Lived 1400 – 1468. Koyunbaba was a Turkish sufi.
Koyunbaba (or Seyit Ali) was a saint who lived in the city of Osmancık in Çorum Province, Turkey, in the 15th century. Koyunbaba (whose epithet means "sheep father") was a shepherd in Bursa in northwestern Turkey.
The guitar suite Koyunbaba by Carlo Domeniconi was named after this saint.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Koyunbaba?
15th century Turkish saint named Seyit Ali
When was Koyunbaba born?
Koyunbaba was born in 1400 in Khorasan Province.
When did Koyunbaba die?
Koyunbaba died in 1468.
What was Koyunbaba's occupation?
Koyunbaba was a sufi.
What nationality was Koyunbaba?
Koyunbaba was Turkish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Koyunbaba. https://biography.guide/koyunbaba/
MLA: "Koyunbaba." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/koyunbaba/.
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