Erik-Jan Zürcher, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Erik-Jan Zürcher

Dutch historian and university professor

Date of Birth: 15-Mar-1953

Place of Birth: Leiden, County of Holland, Netherlands

Profession: historian, university teacher, turkologist

Nationality: Kingdom of the Netherlands

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Erik-Jan Zürcher (born 1953) is a Dutch Turkologist.
He is a professor of Turkish studies at Leiden University since 1997.
From 2008 to 2012 he served as director of the International Institute of Social History.
His book Turkey: a Modern History is considered a standard work.
Zürcher frequently comments on current issues related to Turkey.