Nasreddin
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Most Influential Person Across History
Philosopher, Sufi and wise man from Turkey, remembered for his funny stories and anecdotes
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Why Is Nasreddin Influential?
(Suggest an Edit or Addition)According to Wikipedia, Nasreddin or Nasreddin Hodja is a character in the folklore of the Muslim world from the Balkans to China, and a hero of humorous short stories and satirical anecdotes. There are frequent statements about his existence in real life and even archaeological evidence in specific places, for example, a tombstone in the city of Akşehir, Turkey. At the moment, there is no confirmed information or serious grounds to talk about the specific date or place of Nasreddin's birth, so the question of the reality of his existence remains open.
