Şakir Eczacıbaşı
Encyclopedia
Şakir Eczacıbaşı, a second generation member of the notable Turkish
Eczacıbaşı family
, was a pharmacist
, photographer and businessman.
He was awarded with the Chevaliers of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres
of France
and the State Medal of Distinguished Service
of Turkey. Şakir Eczacıbaşı served as the chairman of the board of directors of the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (IKSV) succeeding his brother Nejat
in this post.
, Ottoman Empire
to Süleyman Ferit (1885–April 18, 1973) and his wife Saffet Hanım as their last of seven sons, Nejat
(1913-1993), Vedat (1916–1961), Sedat (1917–ca. 1950), Kemal (1918–1996), Haluk (1921–1996) and Melih (1923–2004).
He received a degree from the School of Pharmacy, University of London after he finished Robert College
in Istanbul.
Following his return home, he worked as a journalist and published two magazins, "Sanat Yaprağı" (Art leaf) and "Tıpta Yenilikler" (Novelties in Medicine). He was responsible for the production of a series of presentation films about his family's company Eczacıbaşı
. "Renk Duvarları" (Walls of color), a documentary film he produced in 1964 was honored with Council of Europe
's "Cultural Films Awards". Şakir Eczacıbaşı was co-founder of the Turkish Cinemateque Association and its chairman for ten years long.
He served in the 1970s as the director general of Eczacıbaşı Pharmacy Co. In 1980, he was appointed CEO of the Rczacıbaşı Holding. After the death of his brother Nejat in 1993, he became the president of the Holding company. Finally, he resigned from active business career in 1996.
Şakir Eczacıbaşı was a photograph artist. He exhibited his works at 13 shows in Turkey and in 23 personal events abroad. He collected some of his photographs in the albums "Anılar/Moments" (Memories/Moments), "Türkiye Renkleri" (Colors of Turkey), "Kapılar Pencereler" (Doors Windows). He edited and contributed with his photographs to the calendars Eczacıbaşı company published since 1960.
He died on January 24, 2010 in Istanbul and was laid to rest at the Zincirlikuyu Cemetery
. Şakir Eczacıbaşı was succeeded by his wife Saniha Sebla, he had married 48 years before.
Photography albums
Exhibition albums
Encyclopedia
Memories
Translation
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
Eczacıbaşı family
Eczacıbaşı family
The Eczabaşıbaşı family is a dynasty of Turkish businesspeople founded by Süleyman Ferit Eczacıbaşı, a self-made wealthy pharmacist. Third generation members of the family control today Turkey’s prestigious companies, established mostly by the efforts of his son Nejat F. Eczacıbaşı...
, was a pharmacist
Pharmacist
Pharmacists are allied health professionals who practice in pharmacy, the field of health sciences focusing on safe and effective medication use...
, photographer and businessman.
He was awarded with the Chevaliers of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres
Ordre des Arts et des Lettres
The Ordre des Arts et des Lettres is an Order of France, established on 2 May 1957 by the Minister of Culture, and confirmed as part of the Ordre national du Mérite by President Charles de Gaulle in 1963...
of France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
and the State Medal of Distinguished Service
State Medal of Distinguished Service (Turkey)
State Medal of Distinguished Service is one of the three civil state decorations of Turkey. The medal was established on October 24, 1983 with the Law on Medals and Orders, Act No. 2933...
of Turkey. Şakir Eczacıbaşı served as the chairman of the board of directors of the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (IKSV) succeeding his brother Nejat
Nejat Eczacibasi
Mehmet Nejat Ferit Eczacıbaşı, known simply as Nejat F. Eczacıbaşı, , a second generation member of the notable Turkish Eczacıbaşı family, was a chemist, industrialist, entrepreneur and philanthropist....
in this post.
Biography
He was born 1929 in IzmirIzmir
Izmir is a large metropolis in the western extremity of Anatolia. The metropolitan area in the entire Izmir Province had a population of 3.35 million as of 2010, making the city third most populous in Turkey...
, Ottoman Empire
Ottoman Empire
The Ottoman EmpireIt was usually referred to as the "Ottoman Empire", the "Turkish Empire", the "Ottoman Caliphate" or more commonly "Turkey" by its contemporaries...
to Süleyman Ferit (1885–April 18, 1973) and his wife Saffet Hanım as their last of seven sons, Nejat
Nejat Eczacibasi
Mehmet Nejat Ferit Eczacıbaşı, known simply as Nejat F. Eczacıbaşı, , a second generation member of the notable Turkish Eczacıbaşı family, was a chemist, industrialist, entrepreneur and philanthropist....
(1913-1993), Vedat (1916–1961), Sedat (1917–ca. 1950), Kemal (1918–1996), Haluk (1921–1996) and Melih (1923–2004).
He received a degree from the School of Pharmacy, University of London after he finished Robert College
Robert College
Robert College of Istanbul , is one of the most selective independent private high schools in Turkey. Robert College is a co-educational, boarding school with a wooded campus on the European side of Istanbul between the two bridges on the Bosphorus, with the Arnavutköy district to the east, and...
in Istanbul.
Following his return home, he worked as a journalist and published two magazins, "Sanat Yaprağı" (Art leaf) and "Tıpta Yenilikler" (Novelties in Medicine). He was responsible for the production of a series of presentation films about his family's company Eczacıbaşı
Eczacibasi
Eczacıbaşı Holding is a prominent Turkish industrial group of companies founded in 1942 by Eczacıbaşı family. The group with 39 companies has 10,100 employees and a combined net turnover of € 2.1 billion in 2010.-Group:...
. "Renk Duvarları" (Walls of color), a documentary film he produced in 1964 was honored with Council of Europe
Council of Europe
The Council of Europe is an international organisation promoting co-operation between all countries of Europe in the areas of legal standards, human rights, democratic development, the rule of law and cultural co-operation...
's "Cultural Films Awards". Şakir Eczacıbaşı was co-founder of the Turkish Cinemateque Association and its chairman for ten years long.
He served in the 1970s as the director general of Eczacıbaşı Pharmacy Co. In 1980, he was appointed CEO of the Rczacıbaşı Holding. After the death of his brother Nejat in 1993, he became the president of the Holding company. Finally, he resigned from active business career in 1996.
Şakir Eczacıbaşı was a photograph artist. He exhibited his works at 13 shows in Turkey and in 23 personal events abroad. He collected some of his photographs in the albums "Anılar/Moments" (Memories/Moments), "Türkiye Renkleri" (Colors of Turkey), "Kapılar Pencereler" (Doors Windows). He edited and contributed with his photographs to the calendars Eczacıbaşı company published since 1960.
He died on January 24, 2010 in Istanbul and was laid to rest at the Zincirlikuyu Cemetery
Zincirlikuyu Cemetery
The Zincirlikuyu Cemetery is a modern burial ground at the European part of Istanbul, Turkey. It is administered by the Metropolitan Municipality. Many prominent figures from the world of politics, business, sports and arts rest here....
. Şakir Eczacıbaşı was succeeded by his wife Saniha Sebla, he had married 48 years before.
Works
Magazins- "Sanat Yaprağı" (Art leaf) - Supplement of newspaper Vatan, 1950s
- "Tıpta Yenilikler" - (Novelties in Medicine) 1950s
- "Yeni Sinema" - (1966-1970) Official periodical of the Turkish Cinemateque Association
Photography albums
Exhibition albums
- "Şakir Eczacıbaşı" - 1990
- "Şakir Eczacıbaşı" - 1996
- "Bir Seçki 1965-2005"
Encyclopedia
- "Eczacıbaşı Sanat Ansiklopedisi" (3 volumes) - 1998 - (ISBN 9944-75-709-8)
Memories
- Çağrışımlar, Tanıklıklar, Dostluklar, Remzi Kitabevi, 2010.
Translation
- "Oyuncular: Players" - 2007 - (ISBN 978-975-95037-3-4)
- "Bernard Shaw: Gülen Düşünceler" - 1995 - Translation from George Bernard Shaw (ISBN 978-975-14-0726-9)
- "Oscar Wilde Tutkular, Acılar, Gülümseyen Deyişler" - 2004 - Translation from Oscar Wilde (ISBN No: 9751408156)
Awards
- Turkish State Medal of Distinguished ServiceState Medal of Distinguished Service (Turkey)State Medal of Distinguished Service is one of the three civil state decorations of Turkey. The medal was established on October 24, 1983 with the Law on Medals and Orders, Act No. 2933...