Mehmet Akif Ersoy

Turkish poet, author, academic and politician (1873-1936).

Born December 20th, 1873 in Fatih.

Died December 27th, 1936 at 63 years old in Istanbul (liver cirrhosis). [ref]

Occupations
poet, politician, writer
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What would life be worth if there were no death? Who would enjoy the sun if it never rained? Who would yearn for the day if there were no night? Glenn Ringtved