Abdul Hamid II

34th Sultan of the Ottoman Empire (1876–1909)
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Abdul Hamid II

Summary

Abdul Hamid II is a human[1]. Born in Istanbul[2], he… he was born on September 21, 1842[3]. He died in Beylerbeyi Palace[4]. He died on February 10, 1918[5]. He worked as a sovereign[6]. He ranks in the top 0.51% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (131 views/month, #5,128 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Istanbul[2], Abdul Hamid II…
  • Abdul Hamid II passed away in Beylerbeyi Palace[4].
  • Abdul Hamid II was born on September 21, 1842[3].
  • Abdul Hamid II died on February 10, 1918[5].
  • Burial took place at Mausoleum of Mahmud II[8].
  • Abdul Hamid II's father was Abdülmecid I[9].
  • Abdul Hamid II's mother was Tirimüjgan Kadın[10].
  • Among Abdul Hamid II's spouses was Mediha Nazikeda Kadın[11].
  • Among Abdul Hamid II's spouses was Nurefsun Kadın[12].
  • Among Abdul Hamid II's spouses was Bedrifelek Kadın[13].
  • Abdul Hamid II was married to Bidar Kadın[14].
  • Among Abdul Hamid II's spouses was Azize Dilpesend Kadın[15].
  • Abdul Hamid II was married to Mezidemestan Kadın[16].
  • A child of Abdul Hamid II was Ulviye Sultan[17].
  • A child of Abdul Hamid II was Mehmed Selim Efendi[18].
  • A child of Abdul Hamid II was Zekiye Sultan[19].
  • A child of Abdul Hamid II was Naime Sultan[20].
  • A child of Abdul Hamid II was Naile Sultan[21].
  • A child of Abdul Hamid II was Şehzade Mehmed Burhaneddin[22].
  • Abdul Hamid II held citizenship in Ottoman Empire[23].
  • Ottoman Turkish was Abdul Hamid II's native language[24].
  • Abdul Hamid II worked as a sovereign[6].
  • Abdul Hamid II held the position of sultan of the Ottoman Empire[25].
  • Abdul Hamid II received the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[26].
  • Abdul Hamid II received the Order of the Black Eagle[27].

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Origins and Family

Abdul Hamid II was born in Istanbul[2]. He was born on September 21, 1842[3]. His father was Abdülmecid I[9]. His mother was Tirimüjgan Kadın[10]. Ottoman Turkish was his native language[24].

Career and Affiliations

Abdul Hamid II worked as a sovereign[6]. He held the position of sultan of the Ottoman Empire[25].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[26], Order of the Black Eagle[27], Royal Order of the Seraphim[28], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav‎[29], Order of the Most Holy Annunciation[30], and Grand Cross of the Order of the Tower and Sword[31].

Personal Life

Spouses include Mediha Nazikeda Kadın[11], 1850–1895[32], of Ottoman Empire[33]; Nurefsun Kadın[12], an aristocrat[34], 1851–1915[35], of Ottoman Empire[36]; Bedrifelek Kadın[13], an aristocrat[37], 1851–1930[38], of Georgia[39]; Bidar Kadın[14], an aristocrat[40], 1855–1918[41], of Ottoman Empire[42]; Azize Dilpesend Kadın[15], an aristocrat[43], 1861–1901[44], of Ottoman Empire[45]; and Mezidemestan Kadın[16], an aristocrat[46], 1869–1909[47], of Ottoman Empire[48]. Children include Ulviye Sultan[17], 1868–1875[49], of Ottoman Empire[50]; Mehmed Selim Efendi[18], a politician[51], 1870–1937[52], of Ottoman Empire[53], awarded the Order of the Red Eagle[54]; Zekiye Sultan[19]; Naime Sultan[20]; Naile Sultan[21]; and Şehzade Mehmed Burhaneddin[22]. Religious affiliations include Islam[55] and Sunni Islam[56].

Death and Burial

Abdul Hamid II died on February 10, 1918[5]. He passed away in Beylerbeyi Palace[4]. He is buried at Mausoleum of Mahmud II[8].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Abdul Hamid II include Yıldız Hamidi Mosque[57], a mosque[58], in Turkey[59], founded in 1886[60].

Why It Matters

Abdul Hamid II ranks in the top 0.51% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (131 views/month, #5,128 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[61] He is known by 96 alternative names across languages and contexts.[62]

Entities named for him include Yıldız Hamidi Mosque[57], a mosque[58], in Turkey[59], founded in 1886[60].

FAQs

Where was Abdul Hamid II born?

Born in Istanbul[2], Abdul Hamid II…

Where did Abdul Hamid II die?

Abdul Hamid II died in Beylerbeyi Palace[4].

Who were Abdul Hamid II's parents?

Abdul Hamid II's father was Abdülmecid I[9]. Abdul Hamid II's mother was Tirimüjgan Kadın[10].

Who was Abdul Hamid II married to?

Abdul Hamid II's spouses include Mediha Nazikeda Kadın[11], Nurefsun Kadın[12], Bedrifelek Kadın[13], and Bidar Kadın[14].

What did Abdul Hamid II do for work?

Abdul Hamid II worked as sovereign[6].

What awards did Abdul Hamid II receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[26], Order of the Black Eagle[27], Royal Order of the Seraphim[28], and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav‎[29].

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  3. [62] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of death Beylerbeyi Palace
    Sibling Murad V, Mehmed V, Şehzade Mehmed Burhaneddin +4
    Award received Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece, Order of the Black Eagle, Royal Order of the Seraphim +8
    Writing language Ottoman Turkish
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