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Murad II

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Also known as Murad II Kodja

sixth Sultan of the Ottoman Empire (1421–1444, 1446–1451)

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Murad II was a sultan who ruled the Ottoman Empire twice during the 15th century, first from 1421 to 1444 and again from 1446 to 1451. He matters because he reigned during a critical period when the Ottoman Empire was expanding and consolidating its power in southeastern Europe and the eastern Mediterranean.

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
Murad
Gender
male
Citizenship
Ottoman Empire
Place of birth
Amasya
Place of death
Edirne
Father
Mehmed I
Occupation
monarch
Languages spoken
Persian
Native language
Ottoman Turkish
Religion
Islam
Noble title
sultan
Image
Sultan Murad II, portrait from 19th century manuscript.jpg
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Commons category
Murad II
date of death
1451-02-03
date of birth
1404-06-00
Commons Creator page
Murad II
place of burial
Muradiye Complex
name in native language
مُراد ثانى
nickname
خوجه سُلطان
unmarried partner
Hüma Hatun
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DynastyOttoman FatherMehmed I MotherEmine Hatun ReligionSunni Islam Tughra

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