Mehmet Ali Birand

Turkish journalist (1941–2013)
Person human Q3259971
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Summary

Mehmet Ali Birand is a human[1]. Born in Beyoğlu[2], he… he was born on December 9, 1941[3]. He passed away in Şişli[4]. He died on January 17, 2013[5]. He worked as a writer[6], journalist[7], and radio personality[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (81 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Beyoğlu[2].
  • Mehmet Ali Birand died in Şişli[4].
  • Mehmet Ali Birand was born on December 9, 1941[3].
  • Mehmet Ali Birand died on January 17, 2013[5].
  • Mehmet Ali Birand is buried at Anadolu Hisarı Cemetery[10].
  • Mehmet Ali Birand held citizenship in Turkey[11].
  • Mehmet Ali Birand is identified as part of the Turks ethnic group[12].
  • Mehmet Ali Birand's professions included writer[6].
  • Mehmet Ali Birand's professions included journalist[7].
  • Mehmet Ali Birand worked as a radio personality[8].
  • Mehmet Ali Birand's education included a stint at Galatasaray High School[13].
  • Mehmet Ali Birand received the Sedat Simavi Journalism Award[14].
  • Mehmet Ali Birand is recorded as male[15].
  • Mehmet Ali Birand's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Mehmet Ali Birand's Commons category is recorded as Mehmet Ali Birand[17].
  • The cause of death was pancreatic cancer[18].
  • Mehmet Ali Birand's family name is recorded as Birand[19].
  • Mehmet Ali Birand's given name is recorded as Mehmet[20].
  • Mehmet Ali Birand's given name is recorded as Ali[21].
  • Mehmet Ali Birand's official website is recorded as http://www.mehmetalibirand.com.tr/[22].
  • Mehmet Ali Birand's relative is recorded as Mahmut Dikerdem[23].
  • Mehmet Ali Birand's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[24].
  • Mehmet Ali Birand's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Turkish[25].
  • Mehmet Ali Birand's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • Mehmet Ali Birand's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[27].

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Origins and Family

Mehmet Ali Birand's place of birth was Beyoğlu[2]. He was born on December 9, 1941[3]. He is identified as part of the Turks ethnic group[12].

Education

Mehmet Ali Birand was educated at Galatasaray High School[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], journalist[7], and radio personality[8].

Recognition

Mehmet Ali Birand received the Sedat Simavi Journalism Award[14].

Death and Burial

Mehmet Ali Birand died on January 17, 2013[5]. He died in Şişli[4]. The cause of death was pancreatic cancer[18]. He is buried at Anadolu Hisarı Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Mehmet Ali Birand ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (81 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Mehmet Ali Birand born?

Mehmet Ali Birand was born in Beyoğlu[2].

Where did Mehmet Ali Birand die?

Mehmet Ali Birand died in Şişli[4].

What did Mehmet Ali Birand do for work?

Mehmet Ali Birand worked as writer[6], journalist[7], and radio personality[8].

Where did Mehmet Ali Birand go to school?

Mehmet Ali Birand was educated at Galatasaray High School[13].

What awards did Mehmet Ali Birand receive?

Honors received include Sedat Simavi Journalism Award[14].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6w ago · MsMorale · 2026-09-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sinemalar person id → 93522
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  2. 9w ago · Yirba · 2026-08-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14750 → F6D8-F701-1F36-7BE8-D959
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  3. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at → Galatasaray High School
    Place of birth → Beyoğlu
    Languages spoken, written or signed → Turkish, English, French
    Manner of death → natural causes
    + 20 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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