Orhan Şaik Gökyay
Turkish linguist and poet (1902–1994)
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Summary
Orhan Şaik Gökyay was born on July 16, 1902[1], in İnebolu[2]. He died on December 2, 1994[3]. He worked as a writer[4]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[5]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Nakkaş Baba Cemetery[6]
- Country of citizenship: Ottoman Empire[7], Turkey[8]
- Educated at: Istanbul School of Higher Education (1924-1978)[9]
- Award received: State Artist[10]
- Religion or worldview: Islam[11]
- Sex or gender: male[12]
- Family name: Gökyay[13]
- Given name: Orhan[14]
- Student of: Zeki Velidi Togan[15]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Turkish[16], Ottoman Turkish[17], Arabic[18]
- Name in native language: Orhan Şaik Gökyay[19]
- Writing language: Ottoman Turkish[20]
Why It Matters
Orhan Şaik Gökyay is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[21]
FAQs
Where was Orhan Şaik Gökyay born?
Orhan Şaik Gökyay's place of birth was İnebolu[2].
What did Orhan Şaik Gökyay do for work?
Orhan Şaik Gökyay worked as a writer[4].
Where did Orhan Şaik Gökyay go to school?
Orhan Şaik Gökyay was educated at Istanbul School of Higher Education (1924-1978)[9].
What awards did Orhan Şaik Gökyay receive?
Honors received include State Artist[10].