Ömer Küyük
Turkish veteran
About Ömer Küyük
Lived 1900 – 2006. Ömer Küyük was a Turkish marksman.
Ömer Küyük (1900 – 12 January 2006) was one of the last Turkish veterans of the Turkish War of Independence (1919–1923).
Called , he fought in the Independence War as a marksman private.
He lived in the small town of Iskilip in Çorum Province, and died on January 12, 2006, at the age of 106.
His memories from the War of Independence and his daily life along with those of two other veterans, Veysel Turan and Yakup Satar, are depicted in the documentary film Son Buluşma (2007) by Nesli Çölgeçen.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ömer Küyük?
Turkish veteran (1900–2006)
When was Ömer Küyük born?
Ömer Küyük was born in 1900.
When did Ömer Küyük die?
Ömer Küyük died on 13 January 2006 in Çorum.
What was Ömer Küyük's occupation?
Ömer Küyük was a marksman.
What nationality was Ömer Küyük?
Ömer Küyük was Turkish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ömer Küyük. https://biography.guide/omer-kuyuk/
MLA: "Ömer Küyük." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/omer-kuyuk/.
Chicago: "Ömer Küyük." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/omer-kuyuk/.
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