İlhan Selçuk, born on March 11, 1925, was a highly influential Turkish intellectual whose multifaceted career left an indelible mark on his nation's cultural and intellectual landscape until his passing on June 21, 2010. Though trained as a respected lawyer, Selçuk was perhaps even more widely recognized for his profound impact on public discourse as a diligent journalist and an influential editor. His prolific talents also extended into the literary world, where he carved a reputation as both a compelling author and an insightful novelist, contributing significantly across various domains of Turkish public life.

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İlhan Selçuk
İlhan Selçuk, Turkish lawyer, journalist, and author (d. 2010)
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