Sami Efendi

Ottoman calligrapher (1838-1912)
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Sami Efendi

Summary

Sami Efendi is a human[1]. His place of birth was Fatih[2]. He was born on March 13, 1838[3]. He died in Fatih[4]. He died on July 1, 1912[5]. He worked as a calligrapher[6] and writer[7]. He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • Sami Efendi's place of birth was Fatih[2].
  • Sami Efendi passed away in Fatih[4].
  • Sami Efendi was born on March 13, 1838[3].
  • Sami Efendi died on July 1, 1912[5].
  • Sami Efendi is buried at Fatih Mosque Cemetery[9].
  • Sami Efendi held citizenship in Ottoman Empire[10].
  • Sami Efendi's professions included calligrapher[6].
  • Sami Efendi's professions included writer[7].
  • Sami Efendi's field of work was calligraphy[11].
  • A notable student of Sami Efendi was Necmeddin Okyay[12].
  • A notable student of Sami Efendi was Hâfız Tahsin Hilmi[13].
  • A notable student of Sami Efendi was İsmail Hakkı Altunbezer[14].
  • A notable student of Sami Efendi was Mehmed Nazif Bey[15].
  • Sami Efendi's religion is recorded as Islam[16].
  • Sami Efendi is recorded as male[17].
  • Sami Efendi's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Sami Efendi's Commons category is recorded as Sami Efendi[19].
  • Sami Efendi's family name is recorded as Efendi[20].
  • Sami Efendi's given name is recorded as Sami[21].
  • Sami Efendi's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Arabic[22].
  • Sami Efendi's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Turkish[23].
  • Sami Efendi's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Ottoman Turkish[24].
  • Sami Efendi's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Persian[25].
  • Sami Efendi's has works in the collection is recorded as Sakıp Sabancı Museum[26].
  • Sami Efendi's writing language is recorded as Ottoman Turkish[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Fatih[2], Sami Efendi… he was born on March 13, 1838[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include calligrapher[6] and writer[7]. Sami Efendi's field of work was calligraphy[11]. Notable students include Necmeddin Okyay[12], a calligrapher[28], 1883–1976[29], of Ottoman Empire[30]; Hâfız Tahsin Hilmi[13], a calligrapher[31], 1847–1912[32], of Ottoman Empire[33]; İsmail Hakkı Altunbezer[14], a calligrapher[34], 1873–1946[35], of Turkey[36]; and Mehmed Nazif Bey[15], a calligrapher[37], 1846–1913[38], of Ottoman Empire[39].

Personal Life

Sami Efendi's religion is recorded as Islam[16].

Death and Burial

Sami Efendi died on July 1, 1912[5]. He died in Fatih[4]. He is buried at Fatih Mosque Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Sami Efendi is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

FAQs

Where was Sami Efendi born?

Born in Fatih[2], Sami Efendi…

Where did Sami Efendi die?

Sami Efendi passed away in Fatih[4].

What did Sami Efendi do for work?

Sami Efendi worked as calligrapher[6] and writer[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . islamansiklopedisi.org.tr. islamansiklopedisi.org.tr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . islamansiklopedisi.org.tr. islamansiklopedisi.org.tr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [17] ↑ . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . islamansiklopedisi.org.tr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . islamansiklopedisi.org.tr. islamansiklopedisi.org.tr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . islamansiklopedisi.org.tr. islamansiklopedisi.org.tr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] ↑ . islamansiklopedisi.org.tr. islamansiklopedisi.org.tr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] ↑ . doi-org.wikipedialibrary.idm.oclc.org. doi-org.wikipedialibrary.idm.oclc.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [5] ↑ . doi-org.wikipedialibrary.idm.oclc.org. doi-org.wikipedialibrary.idm.oclc.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [12] ↑ . doi-org.wikipedialibrary.idm.oclc.org. doi-org.wikipedialibrary.idm.oclc.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [13] ↑ . islamansiklopedisi.org.tr. islamansiklopedisi.org.tr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [14] ↑ . islamansiklopedisi.org.tr. islamansiklopedisi.org.tr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [15] ↑ . islamansiklopedisi.org.tr. islamansiklopedisi.org.tr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . islamansiklopedisi.org.tr. islamansiklopedisi.org.tr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . islamansiklopedisi.org.tr. islamansiklopedisi.org.tr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . islamansiklopedisi.org.tr. islamansiklopedisi.org.tr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . islamansiklopedisi.org.tr. islamansiklopedisi.org.tr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . islamansiklopedisi.org.tr. islamansiklopedisi.org.tr. Provenance: 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

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5w ago · Yousiphh · 2026-08-24 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed → Arabic, Turkish, Ottoman Turkish +1
    Student → Necmeddin Okyay, Hâfız Tahsin Hilmi, İsmail Hakkı Altunbezer +1
    Occupation → calligrapher, writer
    Given name → Sami
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