Doğan Akhanlı: Biography, Facts and Career
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Doğan Akhanlı ([doːˈ‿an aˈhanlɯ]; 18 March 1957 – 31 October 2021) was a Turkish-born German writer, and author of novels, plays, and essays, mostly in Turkish. He had been living in exile in Germany since 1992, after his political views led to several arrests in Turkey. His work is focused on the major genocides of the 20th century, the systematic extermination of the Armenians and the Jews. Critics praised him for his storytelling and his engagement in human rights work. In 2019, he was awarded the Goethe Medal for his political engagement, in particular for more understanding between Armenians, Turks, and Kurds.
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- Full name: Doğan Akhanlı
- Born: 1957-03-18
- Nationality: Turkey
- Known as: Author
- Wikidata ID: Q125780
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Who is Doğan Akhanlı?
Doğan Akhanlı ([doːˈ‿an aˈhanlɯ]; 18 March 1957 – 31 October 2021) was a Turkish-born German writer, and author of novels, plays, and essays, mostly in Turkish.
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Doğan Akhanlı is Turkey.
When was Doğan Akhanlı born?
Doğan Akhanlı was born on 1957-03-18.
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