Niksar
Niksar ranks 8,757th in number of biographies on Pantheon, behind Böblingen, Döbeln, and Strakonice. Memorable people born in Niksar include Gregory of Nyssa and Gregory Thaumaturgus. Memorable people who died in Niksar include Danishmend Gazi. Niksar has been the birth place of many religious figures and the death place of many politicians. Niksar is located in Turkey.
Niksar, historically known as Neocaesarea (Νεοκαισάρεια), is a city in Tokat Province, Turkey. It is the seat of Niksar District. Its population is 37,017 (2022). It was settled by many empires. Niksar is known as "Çukurova of North-Anatolia" due to its production of many kinds of fruits and vegetables. On May 2, 2018, Niksar was included in the World Heritage tentative list. Read more on Wikipedia
Between 213 and 335, Niksar was the birth place of 2 globally memorable people, including Gregory of Nyssa and Gregory Thaumaturgus. Additionaly, 1 globally memorable people have passed away in Niksar including Danishmend Gazi.
People Born in Niksar
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People Deceased in Niksar
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Most individuals born in present day Niksar were religious figures (2), while most who died were politicians (1).
