When was Mehmed V born?

Mehmed V was born on 2 November 1844 in Çırağan Palace.

What positions has Mehmed V held?

Positions held by Mehmed V include: sultan of the Ottoman Empire (1909–1918).

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Mehmed V

35th Sultan of the Ottoman Empire (1909–1918)

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Mehmed V Reşâd was the penultimate sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1909 to 1918. Mehmed V reigned as a constitutional monarch. He had little influence over government affairs and his ministries showed little regard for the constitution. The first half of his reign was marked by increasingly polarizing politics, and the second half by war and domination of the Committee of Union and Progress (CUP) and the Three Pashas.

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Born: 2 November 1844 wd
Place of birth: Çırağan Palace wd
Died: 3 July 1918 wd
Place of death: Istanbul wd
Citizenship: Ottoman Empire wd
Occupation: ruler, writer wd
Spouse: Kamures Kadın, Mihrengiz Kadın, Dilfirib Kadınefendi wd

Positions held wd

sultan of the Ottoman Empire (27 April 1909 – 3 July 1918)

Awards wd

Military Merit Cross I. Class
Order of the Crescent
Order of the Medjidie
Order of Osmanieh
Military Order of Max Joseph
1st class, Order of the Medjidie

Questions

When was Mehmed V born?: Mehmed V was born on 2 November 1844 in Çırağan Palace.
What positions has Mehmed V held?: Positions held by Mehmed V include: sultan of the Ottoman Empire (1909–1918).

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Last updated 3 November 2026 · facts checked 6 November 2026

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