Mehmet Akif Ersoy
Mehmet Akif Ersoy was a Turkish poet, writer, academic, politician, and the author of the Turkish National Anthem. Widely regarded as one of the premiere literary minds of his time, Ersoy is noted for his command of the Turkish language, as well as his patriotism and role in the Turkish War of Independence.
20 December 1873
Born on the same birth date (20 December 1873): Kan'ichi Asakawa
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