Ömer Seyfettin date of birth:

March 11, 1884

How old was Ömer Seyfettin when died?

35

Where was Ömer Seyfettin born?

Gönen, Ottoman Empire

When did Ömer Seyfettin die?

March 6, 1920

What is Ömer Seyfettin nationality?

Turkish

What is Ömer Seyfettin's occupation?

Author, teacher, military officer

Short Biography

Ömer Seyfettin, also Omer Seyfeddin, (March 11, 1884, Gonen – March 6, 1920, Istanbul) was a Turkish nationalist writer from late 19th to early 20th century, considered to be one of the greatest modern Turkish authors. His work is much praised for simplifying the Turkish language from the Persian and Arabic words and phrases that were common at the time.