Behiç Erkin

Turkish statesperon (1876–1961)
Person human Q322897
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Behiç Erkin

Summary

Behiç Erkin is a human[1]. His place of birth was Constantinople[2]. He was born on January 1, 1876[3]. He passed away in Istanbul[4]. He died on January 1, 1961[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6], politician[7], and military personnel[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (43 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Behiç Erkin's place of birth was Constantinople[2].
  • Behiç Erkin died in Istanbul[4].
  • Behiç Erkin was born on January 1, 1876[3].
  • Behiç Erkin died on January 1, 1961[5].
  • Burial took place at Eskişehir[10].
  • Behiç Erkin held citizenship in Turkey[11].
  • Behiç Erkin held citizenship in Ottoman Empire[12].
  • Turkish was Behiç Erkin's native language[13].
  • Behiç Erkin's professions included diplomat[6].
  • Behiç Erkin worked as a politician[7].
  • Behiç Erkin worked as a military personnel[8].
  • Behiç Erkin held the position of member of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey[14].
  • Behiç Erkin held the position of ambassador of Turkey to France[15].
  • Behiç Erkin was educated at Turkish Military Academy[16].
  • Behiç Erkin was educated at Ottoman Military Academy[17].
  • Behiç Erkin received the Order of the Red Eagle[18].
  • Behiç Erkin received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[19].
  • Behiç Erkin's religion is recorded as Islam[20].
  • Behiç Erkin is recorded as male[21].
  • Behiç Erkin's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Behiç Erkin was affiliated with the Republican People's Party[23].
  • Behiç Erkin's Commons category is recorded as Behiç Erkin[24].
  • Behiç Erkin was part of the conflict World War I[25].
  • Behiç Erkin was part of the conflict Turkish War of Independence[26].
  • Behiç Erkin's family name is recorded as Erkin[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Constantinople[2], Behiç Erkin… he was born on January 1, 1876[3]. Turkish was his native language[13].

Education

Educated at Turkish Military Academy[16], a military academy[28], in Turkey[29], founded in 1834[30], headquartered in Ankara[31] and Ottoman Military Academy[17], a staff college[32], in Ottoman Empire[33], founded in 1846[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6], politician[7], and military personnel[8]. Positions held include member of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey[14], a position[35], in Turkey[36] and ambassador of Turkey to France[15], a position[37], in France[38].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Red Eagle[18], an order[39], in Kingdom of Prussia[40], founded in 1792[41] and Knight of the Legion of Honour[19], a grade of an order[42], in France[43].

Personal Life

Behiç Erkin's religion is recorded as Islam[20]. He was affiliated with the Republican People's Party[23].

Death and Burial

Behiç Erkin died on January 1, 1961[5]. He passed away in Istanbul[4]. He is buried at Eskişehir[10].

Why It Matters

Behiç Erkin ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (43 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Behiç Erkin born?

Behiç Erkin's place of birth was Constantinople[2].

Where did Behiç Erkin die?

Behiç Erkin died in Istanbul[4].

What did Behiç Erkin do for work?

Behiç Erkin worked as diplomat[6], politician[7], and military personnel[8].

Where did Behiç Erkin go to school?

Behiç Erkin was educated at Turkish Military Academy[16] and Ottoman Military Academy[17].

What awards did Behiç Erkin receive?

Honors received include Order of the Red Eagle[18] and Knight of the Legion of Honour[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [22] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [23] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [10] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [18] . wikidata.org.
  19. [19] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at Turkish Military Academy, Ottoman Military Academy
    Native language Turkish
    Place of birth Constantinople
    Member of political party Republican People's Party
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