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Semiz Ali Pasha

Ottoman statesman

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Semiz Ali Pasha was an Ottoman Bosnian statesman from the Sanjak of Bosnia who served as Grand Vizier of the Ottoman Empire from 1561 to 1565. He was the beylerbey (governor) of Egypt Eyalet from 1549 to 1553. Semiz Ali Pasha was born in Prača in Bosnia, and replaced Rüstem Pasha as Grand Vizier. After palace schooling, he discharged high-level functions along the Ottoman Empire. His epithet "Semiz" means "fat" in Turkish.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Prača wd
Died
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Place of death
Istanbul wd
Citizenship
Ottoman Empire wd
Occupation
politician, writer wd
Education
Enderun School wd

Positions held wd

  • grand vizier (12 July 1561 – 29 June 1565)
  • Egypt eyalet (1549–1553)

Questions

When was Semiz Ali Pasha born?
Semiz Ali Pasha was born on 1513 in Prača.
What positions has Semiz Ali Pasha held?
Positions held by Semiz Ali Pasha include: grand vizier (1561–1565); Egypt eyalet (1549–1553).
Where did Semiz Ali Pasha study?
Semiz Ali Pasha was educated at Enderun School.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Semiz Ali Pasha · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q4893443 · CC0 1.0

Last updated · facts checked 4 November 2026

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"Semiz Ali Pasha". DigiNepal. Last updated 1 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/semiz-ali-pasha. Retrieved 5 November 2026.

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