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Yiğit Uçan
Yiğit () is a Turkish name that can be translated as "valiant", "a person of exceptional bravery and strength". Notable people with the name include: Given name * Pasha Yiğit Bey (died 1413), Ottoman civil and military officer * Yiğit Aslan (born 2004), Turkish swimmer * Yiğit Caner Aydın (born 1992), Turkish para archer * Yiğit Bulut (born 1972), Turkish journalist * Yiğit Gökoğlan (born 1989), Turkish footballer * Yiğit İncedemir (born 1985), Turkish footballer * Yiğit Özşener (born 1972), Turkish actor Surname * Anthony Yiğit (born 1991), Swedish boxer *Eşref Uğur Yiğit (born 1945), Turkish admiral and commander-in-chief of the Turkish Navy * Faruk Yiğit (born 1968), Turkish footballer * Hasan Yiğit (born 1975), Turkish footballer * Korkmaz Yiğit (born 1943), Turkish businessman * Neslihan Yiğit (born 1994), Turkish female badminton player * Nilay Yiğit (born 1979), Turkish female basketball player * Tamer Yiğit Tamer Yiğit (born Tamer Özyiğ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pasha Yiğit Bey
Pasha Yiğit Bey or Saruhanli Pasha Yiğit Bey ( sh, Pašait-beg, also ''Pasaythus'' or ''Basaitus'' d. 1413) was an Ottoman civil and military officer at the end of the 14th and beginning of the 15th century. Life He was born in Manisa and was of Yörük origin. Yiğit was the tutor of Ishak Bey, the second ruler of Sanjak of Üsküp, and the father of Turahan BeyBabinger (1987), p. 876 an Ottoman general, conqueror of Thessaly and warden of its marches. The Ottoman Sultan granted large land estates to Pasha Yiğit Bey and to Ishak Bey for their merits. He died in Skopje, and was buried in the yard of the notable Mustafa Pasha Mosque. The mosque and türbe were destroyed during World War II. Military career Pasha Yiğit Bey was one of the Ottoman commanders in the Battle of Kosovo in 1389. In 1390 the Ottomans populated parts of Macedonia (in modern-day northern Greece) with Yürüks from Saruhan. Since Pasha Yiğit Bey was also of Yürük nomadic tribal origin (from S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yiğit Aslan
Yiğit Aslan (born 11 March 2003) is a Turkish swimmer competing in freestyle events. He obtained a quota for the 2020 Summer Olympics. Inspired by a poster about a swimming course in a shopping mall, he started swimming sport at the age of ten. Aslan is a member of Enka SK. He was coached by the Italian Corrado Rosso in the national team. He won the bronze medal in the 4 × 100 m freestyle relay event at the 2019 European Youth Summer Olympic Festival held in Baku, Azerbaijan. He competed in the 400 m, 800 m, 1500 m and 4 × 200 m freestyle relay events of the 2020 European Aquatics Championships in Budapest, Hungary. As of January 2021, he was the owner of 38 national records in various events and age categories, all set in the last five years. He is the holder of national records in the 800 m (7:51.60) and 1500 m (14:44.03) events. At the 2020 European Aquatics Championships in Budapest Budapest (, ; ) is the capital and most populo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yiğit Caner Aydın
Yiğit Caner Aydın (born 23 August 1992) is a Turkish world-champion para-archer competing in the Men's compound bow W1 event. Early life Yiğit Caner Aydın was born in Trabzon, northeastern Turkey on 23 August 1992. He moved to Istanbul with his family at the age of three. In 2006, he started to develop web projects, and earning his living. In 2010, he entered Faculty of Astronomy and Space Science at Istanbul University. By participating in social responsibility projects, he aimed to help children living in disadvantaged regions develop their social skills and themselves. In 2013, as he was sitting in a lounge at his friend's school, a heavy stand fell over his head, and fractured his neck at C6 level. He was eight months in the hospital following six days of intensive care stay. He became paralyzed from the chest down. He underwent physical therapy for two and half years, at the end of which he was finally able to use wheelchair. Sports career In 2016, Aydın started par ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yiğit Bulut
Yiğit Bulut (born 1 January 1972, Keşan, Edirne Province) is a Turkish journalist and (since July 2013) a senior advisor to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. He was editor-in-chief at news channels Habertürk TV (2009–2012) and Kanal 24 (2012–2013). He was also a contributor to the daily newspapers ''Radikal'' (2001–2007), ''Vatan'' and '' Referans'' (until 2009), ''Habertürk'' (2009–2012) and '' Star'' (2012–2013). He was appointed a senior advisor to current President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan while he was serving as Prime Minister in July 2013. His appointment drew criticism for remarks he had made about the 2013 protests in Turkey that had alleged various conspiracies aimed at toppling Erdoğan, including a claim that foreign forces were trying to murder Erdoğan using "telekinesis (remote influence) and other methods".''Habertürk'', 18 June 2013"Amaç Erdoğan'ı devre dışı bırakmak"/ref>''Radikal'', 14 July 2013Telekinezi dünyanın dilinde: Bu bir şaka deği ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yiğit Gökoğlan
Yiğit İsmail Gökoğlan (born 5 June 1989) is a Turkish professional footballer who plays as a winger for Bergama Belediyespor. Gökoğlan is also a youth international, having been capped at U-19, U-20, and U-21 levels for Turkey. Early years Gökoğlan was born in Konak, İzmir. His parents divorced at an early age and he lived with his father, seeing his mother on weekends. Originally a forward, Gökoğlan switched to the winger position after moving to Manisaspor. In 1999, Gökoğlan joined local club Aliağa. At the time, his school and the club's training grounds were near his home, allowing easy access to both. However, once his father decided to move to Turgutlu, a large town in Manisa Province, Gökoğlan was left to live at the training facilities as a 14-year-old. Club career Manisaspor Levent Eriş, along with his assistant Hakan Şapçı, discovered Gökoğlan at a youth league match. They signed him to a youth contract with Manisaspor in 2006. As a 16-ye ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yiğit İncedemir
Yiğit İncedemir (born 9 March 1985) is a Turkish footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder. He was also a youth international, earning caps at the Turkey U-15, U-18, and U-19 levels. Club career İncedemir began his amateur career with Güraltay in 1997. İzmirspor transferred him in 1999, before transferring him to Karşıyaka in 2003. He spent four years with the club before joining Adana Demirspor in 2007. Manisaspor signed him in 2008. İncedemir made his senior debut for the Turkey national team after being chosen by Guus Hiddink to play against Netherlands. İncedemir came on as a substitute for Selçuk İnan Selçuk İnan (born 10 February 1985) is a Turkish football coach and former professional footballer who most recently managed Süper Lig side Kasımpaşa. Early life İnan was born in Iskenderun on 10 February 1985. By the age of 14, he was s ... on the 90th minute, and Turkey lost the game 1-0. References External links * * 1985 births Living peo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yiğit Özşener
Yiğit Özşener ( born 6 April 1972) is a Turkish actor. Biography His family originates on paternal side from Turkish immigrants in Kavala (Ottoman Empire, now in Greece), and on maternal side from Turkish immigrants in Skopje, Macedonia. Özşener graduated from Yıldız Technical University with a degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering in 1996. Özşener, who had begun studying acting at the Şahika Tekand acting studio, began acting there in various plays, including Harold Pinter's ''The Dumb Waiter'', which was directed by Şahika Tekand herself. He gained national attention for appearing as the "Özgür Çocuk" (Free Child) with singer Nil Karaibrahimgil in a series of commercials for Turkcell and Nil Karaibrahimgil's music video "Ben Özgürüm". He appeared in the series ''Karanlıkta Koşanlar'' with Uğur Yücel. Then he acted in the series ''Üzgünüm Leyla''. Between 2007 and 2009, he played Cemil Paşazade in the series ''Dudaktan Kalbe'' adapte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anthony Yigit
Anthony Yigit (born 1 September 1991) is a Swedish professional boxer who challenged for the IBF light welterweight title in 2018. As an amateur, following his success in 2011 World Amateur Boxing Championships, Yigit qualified for the 2012 Summer Olympics. He is of Turkish, Finnish and Russian descent. He is a member of Hammarby IF and regularly trains with the club. Olympics At the 2012 Summer Olympics, Yigit reached the second round, where he lost to Denys Berinchyk. Professional career Yigit turned pro by signing with promotional company Team Sauerland in 2013. Touted as one of the most talented Swedish prospects in a while and a great addition to the 'Nordic Fight Nights' event organized by Team Sauerland, he went on to win his pro debut in Denmark on 13 April 2013. On 11 February 2017, Yigit fought against veteran boxer Lenny Daws for the vacant European Super Lightweight title. Despite the hostile crowd in the UK, Yigit managed to masterfully outbox Daws to cap ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eşref Uğur Yiğit
Eşref Uğur Yiğit (born 1945 in İstanbul) is a Turkish admiral. He was commander-in-chief of the Turkish Navy from 30 August 2009 to 29 July 2011. He is a holder of the Turkish Armed Forces Medal of Distinguished Service. In 2010, the Turkish 12th High Criminal Court accepted an indictment on a plot by some naval lieutenants to assassinate Turkish Naval Forces admirals, including Admiral Yiğit. Career He entered the Naval High School in 1959. He graduated from the Naval Academy in 1964. He worked as a branch officer and division supervisor in various ships of the Turkish Naval Forces. He studied at the Naval War Academy between 1975-1977. As a staff officer, he worked as the Between 1986-1989, after being the Directorate of the Naval Forces Department of Plan Organization Planning Branch, in 1989-1990, he was the Chief of Staff of the Turkish War Fleet Command and then II. He served as Commodore for Destroyer Flotilla and Head of Operations at the Naval Command. He was pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Faruk Yiğit
Faruk Yiğit (born 15 April 1968 in Trabzon) was a Turkish association football, football player. He played for several clubs, including Orhangazi Gençlerbirliği, Yalovaspor, Boluspor, Kocaelispor, Fenerbahçe, Ankaragücü and Diyarbakırspor. He played for Turkey national football team and was a participant at the 1996 UEFA European Championship. Honours Kocaelispor * Turkish Cup: 1997 References 1968 births Living people Turkish footballers Turkey international footballers Association football forwards Fenerbahçe S.K. footballers Kocaelispor footballers Boluspor footballers Diyarbakırspor footballers MKE Ankaragücü footballers UEFA Euro 1996 players Süper Lig players {{Turkey-footy-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hasan Yiğit
Hasan Yiğit (born 2 January 1975 in Istanbul) is a retired Turkish football midfielder. During his career, Yiğit played for Gaziantepspor, Kocaelispor, Diyarbakırspor, Ankaraspor, Bursaspor, Denizlispor, Sakaryaspor, Çaykur Rizespor and Güngörenspor. Honours * Kocaelispor **Turkish Cup The Turkish Cup ( Turkish: ''Türkiye Kupası'') is a football cup competition in Turkish football, run by the Turkish Football Federation since 1962. During a brief sponsorship period with Fortis, its sponsored name was ''Fortis Türkiye Kupası ... (1): 2002 External links * 1975 births Living people Footballers from Istanbul Turkish men's footballers Gaziantepspor footballers Kocaelispor footballers Diyarbakırspor footballers Ankaraspor footballers Bursaspor footballers Sakaryaspor footballers Denizlispor footballers Çaykur Rizespor footballers Turkey men's under-21 international footballers Men's association football defenders Mediterranean Games silver medalists ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Korkmaz Yiğit
Korkmaz Yiğit (born 1943, in Erzincan) is a Turkish businessman. He made his fortune in construction, and expanded into finance and media, but fell rapidly from grace in 1998 when apparent connections with mob figure Alaattin Çakıcı were revealed. Career After making his fortune in construction, Yiğit sought to move into finance in the mid-1990s. He bid in the privatization tender for Etibank, and after this was unsuccessful bought Bankekspres from Doğuş Holding for $100m in March 1997. In 1998, he acquired private television stations Kanal E and Tele 4, and then Kanal 6 (the latter for $110m). In August 1998, he bought the '' Ateş'' and '' Yeni Yüzyıl'' newspapers ($75m), and in early October he acquired control of ''Milliyet'' ($300m). In August 1998, he had won the privatization tender for the majority of Türk Ticaret Bankası, with a $600m bid, but after apparent connections with mob figure Alaattin Çakıcı were revealed in October, known as the " Türkbank ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
