Ruth Whitehouse

Translator Ruth Whitehouse was first introduced to Turkish language and culture while working as a violinist in Ankara after graduating from the Royal College of Music in London. After her return to London, she focused on her career as a musician nd raising two children while still maintaining her interest in Turkey. She went on to complete a BA (Hons) degree in Turkish studies and a PhD in Modern Turkish Literature at the School of Oriental and African Studies. More recently, Ruth has also studied Persian, and she works as a translator from Turkish and Persian into English.