Hüsnü A. Göksel (1919–2002) was a Turkish physician and a leftist political figure. He is known for his newspaper articles, books and his contributions to the establishment of the Atatürkist Thought Association.
Hüsnü A. Göksel | |
|---|---|
| Born | 16 April 1919 |
| Died | 30 August 2002 (aged 83) Ankara, Turkey |
| Education | |
| Years active | 1950s–2002 |
| Spouse | Selma Ertegün |
| Children | 2 |
| Medical career | |
| Profession | Physician |
| Institutions | |
| Sub-specialties | Breast cancer |
| Research | Surgical oncology |
Early years and education edit
Göksel was born in Bandırma on 16 April 1919.[1] His father, Aziz Ethem Göksel (1871–1946), was a military physician.[2][3] He had a brother, Fuat Aziz, who was also a physician and a sister, Müzeyyen Berker, who was a jurist and sociologist.[3]
After graduating from a high school in Ankara in 1937 Hüsnü Göksel received a degree in medicine from Istanbul University in 1943.[4] He obtained his surgical training at Gülhane Military Medical Academy and graduated from the program as a general surgeon in 1944.[1] Between 1956 and 1960 he was trained in cancer surgery and surgery pathology at the Columbia University's Cancer Research Institute, USA.[1]
Career edit
Following his graduation Göksel worked at the hospital of Ankara University.[4] He became an associate professor in 1956 and a full professor in 1965 at Hacettepe University.[1] He was a breast cancer specialist.[5] After his retirement in 1986 he joined Başkent University as a faculty member.[1]
In addition to his medical career, Göksel was a writer and contributor to several publications from 1955.[4] During his studies in the USA he worked as a correspondent of Ulus newspaper.[2] He was a regular contributor of Ulus (1961–1963) and Cumhuriyet newspapers (1969–2002).[4] He was among the founder of the Turkish Writers' Union.[4] He also established the Atatürkist Thought Association along with Muammer Aksoy and Hıfzı Veldet Velidedeoğlu.[6]
Books edit
Göksel published various books in different genres. His poetry books included Memnu Meyva (1955) and Bunca Yağmurların Söndüremediği (1992).[4] The collection of his essays was published under the titles of Deneme: Barışa Özlem (1986) and Bu Dağların Arkasında Başka Dağlar Var (1993).[4] His story books are as follows: Ben Bu Menekşeleri Senin İçin Topladım (1991) and Lacivert Mayolu Kız (1996). He also published a novel entitled Ayışığı Sonatı (Moonlight Sonata; 1994).[4]
Trials edit
In the aftermath of the 1980 military coup led by Kenan Evren, Turkish intelligentsia faced heavy oppression.[6] They issued the Petition of Intellectuals (Turkish: Aydınlar Dilekçesi) which was submitted to the Presidency and the Parliament.[6] Göksel was among the signatories of this document, and he was arrested and tried due to his involvement in the incident with others.[6] Göksel was also tried due to his article entitled Ölüm Cezası Üzerine (Turkish: On death penalty) published in Cumhuriyet in 1986.[7]
Personal life and death edit
Göksel married Selma Ertegün (died 20 October 2020), daughter of Münir Ertegün and sister of Ahmet and Nesuhi Ertegün.[5][8][9] They had two children, a daughter, Aslı, and a son, Aziz (died April 2019).[5][8]
Göksel died of multiple myeloma in Ankara on 30 August 2002.[7][10] A funeral prayer for him was performed at Silivri Piri Paşa Mosque, Istanbul, and he was buried in the Silivri cemetery.[10]
References edit
- ^ a b c d e "Prof.Dr.Hüsnü Göksel'i yitirdik". Tıp Dünyası (in Turkish) (91). 1 October 2002.
- ^ a b Onur Çeçen (26 October 2010). "Edith Piaf'ın Safra Kesesini Hangi Türk Aldı". OdaTV (in Turkish). Retrieved 11 November 2022.
- ^ a b Mehmet Cemil Uğurlu (1994). "Bir Hekim, Eğitici, Düşünür Prof. Dr. Fuat Aziz Göksel". Ankara Tıp Fakültesi Mecmuası. 47 (2): 194. doi:10.1501/Tipfak_0000000239.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Hüsnü Göksel" (in Turkish). Biyografya. Retrieved 11 November 2022.
- ^ a b c Müşerref Hakimoğlu (8 November 1992). "Belgeler ve anılar" (PDF). Cumhuriyet (in Turkish). Retrieved 11 November 2022.
- ^ a b c d "Prof. Dr. Hüsnü GÖKSEL (16 Nisan 1919 - 30 Ağustos 2002" (PDF) (in Turkish). ADD. Retrieved 11 November 2022.
- ^ a b "Hüsnü A. Göksel Kimdir? Hayatı ve Eserleri" (in Turkish). Türk Edebiyatçılar. 21 December 2017. Retrieved 11 November 2022.
- ^ a b "Aziz Goksel Obituary". The Post-Standard. April 2019. Retrieved 11 November 2022.
- ^ "Selma Ertegün Göksel". Hürriyet (in Turkish). Retrieved 12 November 2022.
- ^ a b "Duayen doktor Prof Göksel vefat etti". Hürriyet (in Turkish). 31 August 2002. Retrieved 11 November 2022.