About Sedat Simavi
Lived 1896 – 1953 (aged 56–57). Sedat Simavi was a Turkish film director, screenwriter, journalist, publisher, writer and businessperson.
Sedat Simavi (1896 – 11 December 1953) was a Turkish journalist, writer and film director. He established many newspapers and magazines.
Biography Simavi was born in 1896. His grandfather and uncles served in different positions in the office of Ottoman Sultans.
Sedat Simavi died on 11 December 1953, and was buried at Kanlıca Cemetery, in Istanbul.
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Who was Sedat Simavi?
Turkish journalist and writer (1896–1953)
When was Sedat Simavi born?
Sedat Simavi was born in 1896 in Istanbul.
When did Sedat Simavi die?
Sedat Simavi died on 11 December 1953 in Kanlıca.
What was Sedat Simavi's occupation?
Sedat Simavi was a film director, screenwriter, journalist, publisher, writer and businessperson.
What nationality was Sedat Simavi?
Sedat Simavi was Turkish.
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