Oktay Rifat

Turkish writer (1914–1988)
Person human Q1388882
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Oktay Rifat

Summary

Oktay Rifat is a human[1]. Born in Trabzon[2], he… he was born on +1914-06-10T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Istanbul[4]. He died on +1988-04-18T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a poet[6], writer[7], poet lawyer[8], and lawyer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Oktay Rifat's place of birth was Trabzon[2].
  • Oktay Rifat passed away in Istanbul[4].
  • Oktay Rifat was born on +1914-06-10T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Oktay Rifat died on +1988-04-18T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Oktay Rifat is buried at Karacaahmet Cemetery[11].
  • Oktay Rifat's father was Sâmih Rifat[12].
  • Oktay Rifat held citizenship in Turkey[13].
  • Oktay Rifat held citizenship in Ottoman Empire[14].
  • Oktay Rifat's professions included poet[6].
  • Oktay Rifat worked as a writer[7].
  • Oktay Rifat worked as a poet lawyer[8].
  • Oktay Rifat worked as a lawyer[9].
  • Oktay Rifat's education included a stint at Ankara University Law School[15].
  • Oktay Rifat was educated at Ankara Atatürk Lisesi[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Oktay Rifat is From A Woman's Window[17].
  • Oktay Rifat received the Madarali Novel Prize[18].
  • Oktay Rifat received the Sedat Simavi Literature Award[19].
  • Oktay Rifat received the Necatigil Poetry Award[20].
  • Oktay Rifat is recorded as male[21].
  • Oktay Rifat's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Oktay Rifat's movement is recorded as Garip[23].
  • Oktay Rifat's ISNI is recorded as 0000000023033666[24].
  • Oktay Rifat's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 215073988[25].
  • Oktay Rifat's GND ID is recorded as 119031876[26].
  • Oktay Rifat's Library of Congress authority ID is recorded as n83206798[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Trabzon[2], Oktay Rifat… he was born on +1914-06-10T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Sâmih Rifat[12].

Education

Educated at Ankara University Law School[15], a law school[28], in Turkey[29], founded in 1925[30], headquartered in Ankara[31] and Ankara Atatürk Lisesi[16], a school[32], in Turkey[33], founded in 1886[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], writer[7], poet lawyer[8], and lawyer[9].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Oktay Rifat is From A Woman's Window[17].

Recognition

Awards received include Madarali Novel Prize[18], a literary award[35], in Turkey[36], founded in 1974[37]; Sedat Simavi Literature Award[19], a literary award[38], in Turkey[39], founded in 1977[40]; and Necatigil Poetry Award[20], a poetry award[41], in Turkey[42].

Death and Burial

Oktay Rifat died on +1988-04-18T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Istanbul[4]. Burial took place at Karacaahmet Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Oktay Rifat ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Oktay Rifat born?

Born in Trabzon[2], Oktay Rifat…

Where did Oktay Rifat die?

Oktay Rifat passed away in Istanbul[4].

Who were Oktay Rifat's parents?

Oktay Rifat's father was Sâmih Rifat[12].

What did Oktay Rifat do for work?

Oktay Rifat worked as poet[6], writer[7], poet lawyer[8], and lawyer[9].

Where did Oktay Rifat go to school?

Oktay Rifat was educated at Ankara University Law School[15] and Ankara Atatürk Lisesi[16].

What awards did Oktay Rifat receive?

Honors received include Madarali Novel Prize[18], Sedat Simavi Literature Award[19], and Necatigil Poetry Award[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Turkish Wikipedia. wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . Turkish Wikipedia. wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [11] . wikidata.org.
  15. [23] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . International Standard Name Identifier. wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [17] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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