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Selim II

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Also known as Selim the Blond, Selim the Drunk

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

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Selim II was the Sultan of the Turks, born on May 30, 1524, and died on December 13, 1574. He is associated with several written works, including *Erschröcklicher Absagbrief, des jetzigen türckiscchen Kaysers, disz jetzt lauffenden Iars, den von Venedig vberschickt* and *Vakıfnâme-i Şehzâde-i Civânbaht Hazret-i Sultân Selı̂m*. Another associated text is *Sultan II. Selim Han'ın Edirne Selimiye külliyesi vakfiyesi*.

In a separate context, a musical group named Selim II is identified as a heavy metal act from Japan. This group is categorized under the artist type "Group" and is associated with the area of Japan. The subject is referenced by 534 other encyclopedia articles.

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Person · Open Library

Born
1524
Died
1574
Works
3

Top works

  • Erschröcklicher Absagbrief, des jetzigen türckiscchen Kaysers, disz jetzt lauffenden Iars, den von Venedig vberschickt
  • Vakıfnâme-i Şehzâde-i Civânbaht Hazret-i Sultân Selı̂m
  • Sultan II. Selim Han'ın Edirne Selimiye külliyesi vakfiyesi

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DynastyOttoman FatherSuleiman I MotherHürrem Sultan ReligionSunni Islam Tughra

Selim II (Ottoman Turkish: سليم ثانى, romanized: Selīm-i sānī; Turkish: II. Selim; 28 May 1524 – 15 December 1574), also known as Selim the Blond (Turkish: Sarı Selim) or Selim the Drunkard (Sarhoş Selim), was the sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1566 until his death in 1574. He was a son of Suleiman the Magnificent and his wife Hürrem Sultan.

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