Samim Bilgen

Ahmet Samim Bilgen (April 12, 1910 Thessaloniki, Salonica Vilayet, Ottoman Empire – September 9, 2005 Ankara) was a Turkish lawyer, best known for his musical career as a violinist and composer. His song Ilgaz (lyrics also belong to him) has become a household tune in Turkey, and is popular even in China.

Personal facts

Birth dateApril 12, 1910
Birth nameAhmet Samim
Birth place
Ottoman Empire , Thessaloniki , Salonica Vilayet
Nationality
Turkey
Date of deathSeptember 09, 2005
Place of death
Ankara
Education
Harvard Law School
Istanbul University

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External resources

  1. http://composers-classical-music.com/a/AlnarHasanFerit.htm
  2. http://www.andmuzikvakfi.com/english.html