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Tarzan of Manisa

Ahmet Bedevi, also known as Tarzan of Manisa, was born in 1900 in Baghdad to become a soldier, fighting in the War of Independence and honored with a medal. He returned to a ruined and destroyed Manisa in 1923. Bedevi started working at the Municipality as a fireman and a gardener. He became the pioneer and symbol of planting activities. Because of the soft climate of the area, he first wore a vest and trousers and then he started wandering about in the town in his shorts. The people of Manisa saw his resemblance to Tarzan because of his clothes, and always cherished him with love. Tarzan of Manisa lived in the mount Spilylus, ignoring all his individual needs but working for a greener environment. He died on 31st May, 1963. However, he has never been forgotten by the locals; on the contrary, he was immortalized for the things he did for Manisa and people followed his example.

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  • Talat Bulut

    Talat Bulut

    Ahmet Bedevi 'Manisa Tarzanı'

  • Serap Sağlar

    Serap Sağlar

    Hatice Öğretmen

  • Ayton Sert

    Ayton Sert

    Topal Kadir

  • Pınar Afşar

    Pınar Afşar

    Deli Fadime

  • Nihat Nikerel

    Nihat Nikerel

    Cemal

  • Murat Ergür

    Murat Ergür

    Emin

  • Kutay Köktürk

    Kutay Köktürk

    Binbaşı

  • Ahmet Açan

    Ahmet Açan

    Hasan Usta

  • Özlem Savaş

    Özlem Savaş

    Hafifmeşrep Kadın

Overview

Ahmet Bedevi, also known as Tarzan of Manisa, was born in 1900 in Baghdad to become a soldier, fighting in the War of Independence and honored with a medal. He returned to a ruined and destroyed Manisa in 1923. Bedevi started working at the Municipality as a fireman and a gardener. He became the pioneer and symbol of planting activities. Because of the soft climate of the area, he first wore a vest and trousers and then he started wandering about in the town in his shorts. The people of Manisa saw his resemblance to Tarzan because of his clothes, and always cherished him with love. Tarzan of Manisa lived in the mount Spilylus, ignoring all his individual needs but working for a greener environment. He died on 31st May, 1963. However, he has never been forgotten by the locals; on the contrary, he was immortalized for the things he did for Manisa and people followed his example.

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