# Abdulaziz

_32th Sultan of the Ottoman Empire (1861–1876)_

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Last updated: 2026-11-03

> Abdulaziz was the sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 25 June 1861 to 30 May 1876, when he was overthrown in a government coup. He was a son of Sultan Mahmud II and succeeded his brother Abdulmejid I in 1861.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 8 February 1830 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q151500#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Beylerbeyi Palace ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q151500#P19))
- **Died:** 4 June 1876 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q151500#P570))
- **Place of death:** Feriye Palace ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q151500#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Ottoman Empire ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q151500#P27))
- **Occupation:** ruler; composer; writer; sultan ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q151500#P106))
- **Spouse:** Hayranıdil Kadın; Neşerek Kadın; Dürrinev Kadın ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q151500#P26))
- **Positions held:** sultan of the Ottoman Empire (25 June 1861 – 30 May 1876) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q151500#P39))
- **Awards:** Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece; Order of St. Andrew; Order of the Garter; Order of the Wendish Crown; Grand Cross of the Order of the Tower and Sword; Order of the Most Holy Annunciation ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q151500#P166))

## Questions

**When was Abdulaziz born?**  
Abdulaziz was born on 8 February 1830 in Beylerbeyi Palace.

**What positions has Abdulaziz held?**  
Positions held by Abdulaziz include: sultan of the Ottoman Empire (1861–1876).

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Abdulaziz](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abdulaziz) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q151500](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q151500) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Sultan Abdulaziz.jpg by Abdullah frères (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Sultan_Abdulaziz.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

"Abdulaziz". DigiNepal. Last updated 3 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/abdulaziz. Retrieved 7 November 2026.