Nikephoros Bryennios, Latinized as Nicephorus Bryennius, was an important Byzantine general who was involved in rebellions against the empress Theodora and later the emperor Michael VI Stratiotikos.

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Tuna Beklevic

First Name Tuna

Last Name Beklevic

Born on November 30, 1976 (age 49)

Born in Edirne Province

Tuna Bekleviç is a Turkish politician and activist. He rallied against the 2017 Referendum in Turkey. and has announced his candidacy for the 2019 presidential election.

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Abdulcelil Levni

First Name Abdulcelil

Born on November 30, 1649

Died on January 1, 1732 (aged 82)

Born in Edirne Province

Abdulcelil Levni or Abdulcelil Çelebi was an Ottoman court painter and miniaturist.

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Leo Tornikios

First Name Leo

Last Name Tornikios

Born on January 1, 1100 (age 926)

Born in Edirne Province

Leo Tornikios was a mid-11th century Byzantine general and noble. In 1047, he rebelled against his uncle, the Byzantine Emperor, Constantine IX Monomachos. He raised an army in Thrace and marched on the capital, Constantinople, which he besieged. After two failed assaults he withdrew, his army deserted him and he was captured. At Christmas 1047, he was blinded and no more is known of him.

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Haşim İşcan

First Name Haşim

Last Name İşcan

Born on January 1, 1898

Died on March 11, 1968 (aged 70)

Born in Edirne Province

Haşim İşcan was a Turkish high school teacher, province governor and the first elected mayor of Istanbul.

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