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Suleiman the Magnificent

The tenth and greatest Sultan of Ottoman Empire (1520–1566)

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Suleiman I, commonly known as Suleiman the Magnificent, was the Ottoman sultan from 1520 to 1566. The longest reign among the Ottoman sultans, his rule brought about a notable peak in the Ottoman Empire's economic, military and political power, and raised the number of the empire's subjects to at least 25 million people.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Trabzon wd
Died
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Place of death
Szigetvár wd
Occupation
ruler, legislator, military leader, politician, sultan wd
Spouse
Hürrem Sultan, Mahidevran Hatun, Fülane Hatun wd

Positions held wd

  • sultan of the Ottoman Empire (10 October 1520 – 17 September 1566)
  • caliph (10 October 1520 – 17 September 1566)

Questions

When was Suleiman the Magnificent born?
Suleiman the Magnificent was born on 6 November 1494 in Trabzon.
What positions has Suleiman the Magnificent held?
Positions held by Suleiman the Magnificent include: sultan of the Ottoman Empire (1520–1566); caliph (1520–1566).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Suleiman the Magnificent · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q8474 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Suleiman I. Semailname (Millet Library, Ali Emîrî Collection, History, MS no. 1216).jpg by 16th century artist (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 6 November 2026

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