Mehmed II
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Mehmed II
Summary
Mehmed II is a human[1]. Born in Edirne[2], he… he was born on March 30, 1432[3]. He died in Gebze[4]. He died on May 3, 1481[5]. He worked as a monarch[6], poet[7], and sultan[8]. He ranks in the top 0.32% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (71,843 views/month, #3,195 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Mehmed II was born in Edirne[2].
- Mehmed II died in Gebze[4].
- Mehmed II was born on March 30, 1432[3].
- Mehmed II died on May 3, 1481[5].
- Mehmed II is buried at Fatih Istanbul Mosque[10].
- Burial took place at Tomb of Mehmed the Conqueror[11].
- Mehmed II's father was Murad II[12].
- Mehmed II's mother was Hüma Hatun[13].
- Mehmed II was married to Sittişah Mükrime Hatun[14].
- Among Mehmed II's spouses was Anna Komnene[15].
- A child of Mehmed II was Bayezid II[16].
- A child of Mehmed II was Cem Sultan[17].
- A child of Mehmed II was Gevherhan Hatun[18].
- A child of Mehmed II was Şehzade Mustafa[19].
- Mehmed II held citizenship in Ottoman Empire[20].
- Ottoman Turkish was Mehmed II's native language[21].
- Mehmed II worked as a monarch[6].
- Mehmed II's professions included poet[7].
- Mehmed II worked as a sultan[8].
- Mehmed II held the position of sultan of the Ottoman Empire[22].
- Mehmed II held the position of sultan of the Ottoman Empire[23].
- Mehmed II's religion is recorded as Islam[24].
- Mehmed II is recorded as male[25].
- Mehmed II's instance of is recorded as human[26].
- Mehmed II's family is recorded as Ottoman dynasty[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Mehmed II was born in Edirne[2]. He was born on March 30, 1432[3]. His father was Murad II[12]. His mother was Hüma Hatun[13]. Ottoman Turkish was his native language[21].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include monarch[6], poet[7], and sultan[8]. Positions held include sultan of the Ottoman Empire[22], a historical position[28], in Ottoman Empire[29].
Personal Life
Spouses include Sittişah Mükrime Hatun[14], an aristocrat[30], 1435–1467[31], of Ottoman Empire[32] and Anna Komnene[15], 1447–1463[33]. Children include Bayezid II[16], a monarch[34], 1447–1512[35]; Cem Sultan[17], a politician[36], 1459–1495[37], of Ottoman Empire[38]; Gevherhan Hatun[18], a poet[39], 1460–1514[40], of Ottoman Empire[41]; and Şehzade Mustafa[19], a military personnel[42], 1450–1474[43], of Ottoman Empire[44]. Mehmed II's religion is recorded as Islam[24].
Death and Burial
Mehmed II died on May 3, 1481[5]. He passed away in Gebze[4]. Recorded place of burial include Fatih Istanbul Mosque[10] and Tomb of Mehmed the Conqueror[11].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Mehmed II include Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge[45], a road bridge[46], in Turkey[47], founded in 1988[48]; Emperor's Mosque[49], a mosque[50], in Bosnia and Herzegovina[51], founded in 1457[52]; King's Mosque in Pristina[53], a mosque[54], in Kosovo[55], founded in 1461[56]; Fatih Mosque[57], a mosque[58], in Albania[59], founded in 1503[60]; Great Hamam of Prishtina[61], a hammam[62], in Kosovo[63]; Fatih Sultan Mehmet[64], a mahalle[65], in Turkey[66]; Fatih Bridge[67], a bridge[68], in Turkey[69]; and Fatih Mehmet Mosque[70].
Why It Matters
Mehmed II ranks in the top 0.32% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (71,843 views/month, #3,195 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[71] He is known by 162 alternative names across languages and contexts.[72]
Entities named for him include Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge[45], a road bridge[46], in Turkey[47], founded in 1988[48]; Emperor's Mosque[49], a mosque[50], in Bosnia and Herzegovina[51], founded in 1457[52]; King's Mosque in Pristina[53], a mosque[54], in Kosovo[55], founded in 1461[56]; Fatih Mosque[57], a mosque[58], in Albania[59], founded in 1503[60]; Great Hamam of Prishtina[61], a hammam[62], in Kosovo[63]; and Fatih Sultan Mehmet[64], a mahalle[65], in Turkey[66].
FAQs
Where was Mehmed II born?
Mehmed II's place of birth was Edirne[2].
Where did Mehmed II die?
Mehmed II passed away in Gebze[4].
Who were Mehmed II's parents?
Mehmed II's father was Murad II[12]. Mehmed II's mother was Hüma Hatun[13].
Who was Mehmed II married to?
Mehmed II's spouses include Sittişah Mükrime Hatun[14] and Anna Komnene[15].