Selma Rıza
Turkish novelist (1872-1931) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Selma Rıza (5 February 1872 – 5 October 1931) was the first female Turkish journalist. She was also one of the early novelists of Turkey. During the Turkish War of Liberation she supported Mustafa Kemal Pasha. After her death, her relatives assumed the surname Feraceli; so sometimes she is also known as Selma Rıza Feraceli.
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Selma Rıza | |
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Born | 5 February 1872 |
Died | 5 October 1931(1931-10-05) (aged 59) |
Nationality | Turkish |
Alma mater | University of Sorbonne |
Occupation(s) | Journalist, novelist |
Organization(s) | Committee of Union and Progress Turkish Red Crescent |
Known for | First Turkish female journalist |
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