Tevfik Esenç
Last known speaker of the Ubykh language (1904–1992) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Tevfik Esenç (Turkish pronunciation: [tevˈfic esɛnt͡ʃ]; 1904 – 7 October 1992) was a Turkish citizen of Circassian origin, known for being the last speaker of the Ubykh language.[1][2] He was fluent in Ubykh, Adyghe and Turkish.[3] After his death in 1992, the Ubykh language went extinct despite the efforts and work of numerous linguists to revive it. Nevertheless, Esenç is single-handedly responsible for the world's current knowledge of Ubykh language and culture being as extensive and detailed as it is.
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Tevfik Esenç | |
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Born | 1904 (1904) |
Died | (aged 88) |
Nationality | Turkish |
Known for | being the last native speaker of Ubykh |
Movement | Circassian nationalism |
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