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Bayezid I

Fourth Sultan of the Ottoman Empire (1389–1402)

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Bayezid I, also known as Bayezid the Thunderbolt, was the sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1389 to 1402. He adopted the title of Sultan-i Rûm, Rûm being the Arabic name for the Eastern Roman Empire. In 1394, Bayezid unsuccessfully besieged Constantinople. Two years later, he defeated the crusaders at the Battle of Nicopolis in what is now Bulgaria in 1396. Bayezid vanquished all the Anatolian beyliks and proceeded to conquer and vassalize the entirety of Anatolia. In 1402, he once more besieged Constantinople, appearing to find success, but he ultimately withdrew due to the invasion of the Turco-Mongol conqueror Timur. Bayezid was defeated and captured by Timur at the Battle of Ankara in 1402 and died in captivity in March 1403, which triggered the Ottoman Interregnum between his sons.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Edirne wd
Died
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Place of death
Akşehir wd
Occupation
ruler, poet, sultan wd
Spouse
Olivera Lazarević, Devletşah Hatun, Maria Fadrique d'Aragona, Countess of Salona wd

Positions held wd

  • sultan of the Ottoman Empire (1389–1402)
  • Beylerbey of the Anatolia Eyalet

Questions

When was Bayezid I born?
Bayezid I was born on 8 March 1354 in Edirne.
What positions has Bayezid I held?
Positions held by Bayezid I include: sultan of the Ottoman Empire (1389–1402); Beylerbey of the Anatolia Eyalet.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Bayezid I · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q128358 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: The accession of Sultan Bayezid I (enthroned). Ahmedî, Iskendername, VBNM, circa 1460., Cod. Or. XC (57), y. 240b.jpg by 1460 artist (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 5 November 2026

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