Ahmed Vefik Pasha
Greek playwright and Ottoman Grand Vizier
Born
July 3rd, 1823
202 years ago
Died
April 2nd, 1891
134 years ago — 67 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Turkey
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Authored the first Turkish play 'Terkib-i Bend'
Led significant reforms as Grand Vizier
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