Abdul Hamid II

34th Sultan of the Ottoman Empire (1876–1909)
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Summary

Abdul Hamid II was born on September 21, 1842[1], in Istanbul[2]. He died on February 10, 1918[3], in Beylerbeyi Palace[4]. He worked as a sovereign[5].

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Mausoleum of Mahmud II[6]
  • Father: Abdülmecid I[7]
  • Mother: Tirimüjgan Kadın[8]
  • Spouse: Mediha Nazikeda Kadın[9], Nurefsun Kadın[10], Bedrifelek Kadın[11], Bidar Kadın[12], Azize Dilpesend Kadın[13], Mezidemestan Kadın[14], Emsalinur Kadın[15], Müşfika Kadınefendi[16], Sazkar Hanım[17], Peyveste Hanım[18], Fatma Pesend Hanım[19], Behice Hanım[20], Saliha Naciye Kadın[21]
  • Child: Ulviye Sultan[22], Mehmed Selim Efendi[23], Zekiye Sultan[24], Naime Sultan[25], Naile Sultan[26], Şehzade Mehmed Burhaneddin[27], Şadiye Sultan[28], Hamide Ayşe Sultan[29], Refia Sultan[30], Şehzade Abdürrahim Hayri[31], Mehmed Abid Efendi[32], Hatice Sultan[33], Mehmed Abdülkadir Efendi[34], Şehzade Ahmed Nuri[35]
  • Country of citizenship: Ottoman Empire[36]
  • Native language: Ottoman Turkish[37]
  • Position held: sultan of the Ottoman Empire[38], sultan[39]
  • Award received: Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[40], Order of the Black Eagle[41], Royal Order of the Seraphim[42], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav‎[43], Order of the Most Holy Annunciation[44], Grand Cross of the Order of the Tower and Sword[45], Grand Commander of the Royal House Order of Hohenzollern[46], Royal Order of Kamehameha I[47], Order of Saint Hubert[48], Order of the Chrysanthemum[49], Order of the Royal House of Chakri[50], Order of Osmanieh[51], 1st class, Order of the Medjidie[52], House Order of Hohenzollern[53]
  • Member of: Ottoman dynasty[54]
  • Religion or worldview: Islam[55], Sunni Islam[56]
  • Sex or gender: male[57]
  • Family: Ottoman dynasty[58]
  • Noble title: sultan[59]
  • Given name: 'Abd al-Hamid[60]

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Works and Contributions

Things named for Abdul Hamid II include Yıldız Hamidi Mosque[61], a mosque[62], in Turkey[63], founded in 1886[64].

Why It Matters

Entities named for him include Yıldız Hamidi Mosque[61], a mosque[62], in Turkey[63], founded in 1886[64].

FAQs

Where was Abdul Hamid II born?

Abdul Hamid II's place of birth was Istanbul[2].

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[7]. Abdul Hamid II's mother was Tirimüjgan Kadın[8].

Who was Abdul Hamid II married to?

Abdul Hamid II's spouses include Mediha Nazikeda Kadın[9], Nurefsun Kadın[10], Bedrifelek Kadın[11], and Bidar Kadın[12].

What did Abdul Hamid II do for work?

Abdul Hamid II worked as a sovereign[5].

What awards did Abdul Hamid II receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[40], Order of the Black Eagle[41], Royal Order of the Seraphim[42], and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav‎[43].

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