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Selim II

11th Sultan of the Ottoman Empire (1566–1574)

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Selim II, also known as Selim the Blond or Selim the Drunkard, was the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1566 until his death in 1574.

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Born
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Place of birth
Istanbul wd
Died
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Place of death
Istanbul wd
Citizenship
Ottoman Empire wd
Occupation
ruler wd

Positions held wd

  • sultan of the Ottoman Empire (1566–1574)
  • Beylerbey of the Anatolia Eyalet

Questions

When was Selim II born?
Selim II was born on 30 May 1524 in Istanbul.
What positions has Selim II held?
Positions held by Selim II include: sultan of the Ottoman Empire (1566–1574); Beylerbey of the Anatolia Eyalet.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Selim II · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q161872 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Selim II. Semailname (Millet Library, Ali Emîrî Collection, History, MS no. 1216).jpg by 16th century artist (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 5 November 2026

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"Selim II". DigiNepal. Last updated 3 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/selim-ii. Retrieved 5 November 2026.

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