Education and background
Born in Sivrihisar, Şeyh Baba Yusuf studied first with his father and then at Selçuk Medrese. His birth year is not securely known.
Architectural connection
He commissioned Kurşunlu Mosque, whose inscription dates it to 1492. The building provides a tangible link between his life and the town.
Writing and remembrance
His Mevhûb-ı Mahbûb is a principal work. He is also associated with calligraphy and preaching in Istanbul. His grave is in Eyüp, distinct from the family commemorations around the Sivrihisar mosque.