Tomris Uyar

Turkish journalist, translator and writer (1941–2003)
Person human Q2441204
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Tomris Uyar

Summary

Tomris Uyar is a human[1]. Her place of birth was Istanbul[2]. She was born on March 15, 1941[3]. She passed away in Istanbul[4]. She died on July 4, 2003[5]. She worked as a journalist[6], translator[7], and writer[8]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (57 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Tomris Uyar's place of birth was Istanbul[2].
  • Tomris Uyar passed away in Istanbul[4].
  • Tomris Uyar was born on March 15, 1941[3].
  • Tomris Uyar died on July 4, 2003[5].
  • Burial took place at Zincirlikuyu Cemetery[10].
  • Among Tomris Uyar's spouses was Turgut Uyar[11].
  • Tomris Uyar held citizenship in Turkey[12].
  • Turkish was Tomris Uyar's native language[13].
  • Tomris Uyar's professions included journalist[6].
  • Tomris Uyar's professions included translator[7].
  • Tomris Uyar worked as a writer[8].
  • Tomris Uyar was employed by Boğaziçi University[14].
  • Tomris Uyar's education included a stint at Robert College[15].
  • Tomris Uyar received the Sait Faik Story Award[16].
  • Tomris Uyar received the Sedat Simavi Literature Award[17].
  • Tomris Uyar is recorded as female[18].
  • Tomris Uyar's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Tomris Uyar's unmarried partner is recorded as Cemal Süreya[20].
  • Tomris Uyar's family name is recorded as Uyar[21].
  • Tomris Uyar's given name is recorded as Tomris[22].
  • Tomris Uyar's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Turkish[23].
  • Tomris Uyar's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'tr', 'text': 'Tomris Uyar'}[24].
  • Tomris Uyar's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as gender gap on Dutch Wikipedia[25].
  • Tomris Uyar's writing language is recorded as Turkish[26].

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Origins and Family

Tomris Uyar's place of birth was Istanbul[2]. She was born on March 15, 1941[3]. Turkish was her native language[13].

Education

Tomris Uyar was educated at Robert College[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6], translator[7], and writer[8]. Among Tomris Uyar's employers was Boğaziçi University[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Sait Faik Story Award[16], a literary award[27], in Turkey[28], founded in 1955[29] and Sedat Simavi Literature Award[17], a literary award[30], in Turkey[31], founded in 1977[32].

Personal Life

Among Tomris Uyar's spouses was Turgut Uyar[11].

Death and Burial

Tomris Uyar died on July 4, 2003[5]. She died in Istanbul[4]. Burial took place at Zincirlikuyu Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Tomris Uyar ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (57 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[9] She has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33]

FAQs

Where was Tomris Uyar born?

Tomris Uyar's place of birth was Istanbul[2].

Where did Tomris Uyar die?

Tomris Uyar passed away in Istanbul[4].

Who was Tomris Uyar married to?

Tomris Uyar's spouses include Turgut Uyar[11].

What did Tomris Uyar do for work?

Tomris Uyar worked as journalist[6], translator[7], and writer[8].

Where did Tomris Uyar go to school?

Tomris Uyar was educated at Robert College[15].

What awards did Tomris Uyar receive?

Honors received include Sait Faik Story Award[16] and Sedat Simavi Literature Award[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . 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. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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