Abdülmecid II
last caliph of the Ottoman Dynasty (1868–1944)
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Summary
Abdülmecid II was born on May 29, 1868[1], in Beşiktaş[2]. He died on August 23, 1944[3], in Paris[4]. He worked as a painter[5]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,857 views/month, #6,729 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Al-Baqi'[7]
- Father: Abdülaziz[8]
- Mother: Hayranıdil Kadın[9]
- Spouse: Şehsuvar Hanım[10], Mehisti Hanim[11], Hayrünissa Hanım[12]
- Child: Dürrüşehvar Sultan[13], Ömer Faruk Efendi[14]
- Country of citizenship: Turkey[15], Ottoman Empire[16]
- Native language: Turkish[17]
- Position held: caliph[18]
- Religion or worldview: Sunni Islam[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Family: Ottoman dynasty[21]
- Noble title: Amir al-Mu'minin[22], caliph[23]
- Commons category: Abdül Mecid II[24]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[25]
- Given name: 'Abd al-Majid[26]
- Manner of death: natural causes[27]
- Described by source: Granat Encyclopedic Dictionary[28]
- Participant in: dissolution of the Ottoman Empire[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Turkish[30]
- Commons Creator page: Abdülmecid Efendi[31]
- Name in native language: عبد المجید ثانى[32], II. Abdülmecid[33]
- Sibling: Nazime Sultan[34]
- Has works in the collection: Ankara Painting and Sculpture Museum[35], Sakıp Sabancı Museum[36]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[37]
Why It Matters
Abdülmecid II has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 58 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]
FAQs
Where was Abdülmecid II born?
Abdülmecid II's place of birth was Beşiktaş[2].
Where did Abdülmecid II die?
Abdülmecid II passed away in Paris[4].
Who were Abdülmecid II's parents?
Abdülmecid II's father was Abdülaziz[8]. Abdülmecid II's mother was Hayranıdil Kadın[9].
Who was Abdülmecid II married to?
Abdülmecid II's spouses include Şehsuvar Hanım[10], Mehisti Hanim[11], and Hayrünissa Hanım[12].
What did Abdülmecid II do for work?
Abdülmecid II worked as a painter[5].