About Mustafa Sheykhoghlu
Lived 1341 – 1410 (aged 68–69). Mustafa Sheykhoghlu was a Turkish linguist, poet, translator and writer.
Sadraldin Mustafa Sheykhoghlu (; 1340/1341 – ) was a Turkish poet and translator who had major influence on Ottoman diwan poetry especially the masnavi genre. Some sources have referred to him as "Mustafa Sheykhoghlu" or "Sadraldin Sheykhoghlu". The date of his death have been quoted around 1341 but its place is unknown.
Works His most famous is "Khurshid Nameh" which is also referred to as "Khurshid u Ferakhshad" and "Shehristan-i Ushagh". Other works are translations of Marzban nama, Qabus nama and Kenz ul-kubera.
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Who was Mustafa Sheykhoghlu?
Ottoman poet
When was Mustafa Sheykhoghlu born?
Mustafa Sheykhoghlu was born in 1341.
When did Mustafa Sheykhoghlu die?
Mustafa Sheykhoghlu died in 1410.
What was Mustafa Sheykhoghlu's occupation?
Mustafa Sheykhoghlu was a linguist, poet, translator and writer.
What nationality was Mustafa Sheykhoghlu?
Mustafa Sheykhoghlu was Turkish.
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· Wikipedia: Mustafa Sheykhoghlu
· DBpedia: Mustafa Sheykhoghlu
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