About Sâmih Rifat
Lived 1875 – 1932 (aged 56–57). Sâmih Rifat was a Turkish politician, poet and linguist.
Samih Yalnızgil, also known as Samih Rıfat (1875 – 1932) was a Turkish linguist and politician, who was one of the founders of the Turkish Language Association, which he also served as its president. He was the father of renowned poet Oktay Rifat.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Sâmih Rifat?
Turkish statesperson (1875–1932)
When was Sâmih Rifat born?
Sâmih Rifat was born in 1875 in Istanbul.
When did Sâmih Rifat die?
Sâmih Rifat died on 4 December 1932 in Ankara.
What was Sâmih Rifat's occupation?
Sâmih Rifat was a politician, poet and linguist.
What nationality was Sâmih Rifat?
Sâmih Rifat was Turkish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sâmih Rifat. https://biography.guide/samih-rifat/
MLA: "Sâmih Rifat." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/samih-rifat/.
Chicago: "Sâmih Rifat." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/samih-rifat/.
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