Born in Gönen in 1884, Ömer Seyfettin served in Ottoman army during Balkan Wars. Joined Ziya Gökalp in Salonica to publish Young Pens journal (1910-1912). Married Calibe Hanım in 1915, divorced in 1918 due to Western influence. Died in 1920 at age 36 from diabetes complications
Born in Gönen in 1884 to a military official. Graduated from Military Academy in 1903. Served as officer in Hareket Army during 1909 Istanbul Uprising. Became instructor in İzmir military school