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Sabri “the Madman”

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Summary

A deputy leader of the Ertoşi tribe and an acquaintance of Sinior in Başkale. During the conscription of non-Muslims, he threatened the recruiting commander that if Sinior were sent to the army, the officer would “find himself in the mountains.”

Names and spelling variants

Sabri “the Madman”; Deli Sabri; Sharafan Ertoşi; Şarafan Ertoşi; סברי „המשוגע”

Mentioned in the book

Chapter Five – Military Service; segment 05.04 – A Second Call-Up

Research note

The memoir calls him Sabri “the Madman” and also identifies him with the wording “Sharafan Ertoşi”. His full name has not been verified, and he should not be merged with Süleyman Sabri Bey.