Mahmud II

30th Sultan of the Ottoman Empire (1808–1839)
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Mahmud II
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Mahmud II

Summary

Mahmud II is a human[1]. Born in Istanbul[2], he… he was born on July 20, 1785[3]. He passed away in Istanbul[4]. He died on July 1, 1839[5]. He worked as a sovereign[6]. He ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,285 views/month, #6,170 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Istanbul[2], Mahmud II…
  • Mahmud II died in Istanbul[4].
  • Mahmud II was born on July 20, 1785[3].
  • Mahmud II died on July 1, 1839[5].
  • Mahmud II is buried at Mausoleum of Mahmud II[8].
  • Mahmud II's father was Abdul Hamid I[9].
  • Mahmud II's mother was Nakşidil Sultan[10].
  • Among Mahmud II's spouses was Bezmiâlem Sultan[11].
  • Mahmud II was married to Pertevniyal Sultan[12].
  • Mahmud II was married to Aşubcan Kadın[13].
  • Among Mahmud II's spouses was Hacıye Hoşyar Kadın[14].
  • Among Mahmud II's spouses was Hacıye Pertevpiyale Nevfidan Kadın[15].
  • A child of Mahmud II was Abdülmecid I[16].
  • A child of Mahmud II was Abdülaziz[17].
  • A child of Mahmud II was Adile Sultan[18].
  • A child of Mahmud II was Saliha Sultan[19].
  • A child of Mahmud II was Atiye Sultan[20].
  • A child of Mahmud II was Mihrimah Sultan[21].
  • Mahmud II held citizenship in Ottoman Empire[22].
  • Ottoman Turkish was Mahmud II's native language[23].
  • Mahmud II worked as a sovereign[6].
  • Mahmud II held the position of sultan of the Ottoman Empire[24].
  • Mahmud II's religion is recorded as Islam[25].
  • Mahmud II is recorded as male[26].
  • Mahmud II's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Mahmud II's place of birth was Istanbul[2]. He was born on July 20, 1785[3]. His father was Abdul Hamid I[9]. His mother was Nakşidil Sultan[10]. Ottoman Turkish was his native language[23].

Career and Affiliations

Mahmud II worked as a sovereign[6]. He held the position of sultan of the Ottoman Empire[24].

Personal Life

Spouses include Bezmiâlem Sultan[11], a valide sultan[28], 1807–1853[29], of Ottoman Empire[30]; Pertevniyal Sultan[12], a writer[31], 1812–1883[32], of Ottoman Empire[33]; Aşubcan Kadın[13], of Ottoman Empire[34]; Hacıye Hoşyar Kadın[14], an aristocrat[35], 1796–1849[36], of Ottoman Empire[37]; and Hacıye Pertevpiyale Nevfidan Kadın[15], of Ottoman Empire[38]. Children include Abdülmecid I[16], a ruler[39], 1823–1861[40], of Ottoman Empire[41], awarded the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[42]; Abdülaziz[17], a ruler[43], 1830–1876[44], of Ottoman Empire[45], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[46]; Adile Sultan[18], a poet[47], 1826–1899[48], of Ottoman Empire[49]; Saliha Sultan[19], an aristocrat[50], 1811–1843[51], of Ottoman Empire[52]; Atiye Sultan[20], an aristocrat[53], 1824–1850[54], of Ottoman Empire[55]; and Mihrimah Sultan[21], an aristocrat[56], 1812–1838[57], of Ottoman Empire[58]. Mahmud II's religion is recorded as Islam[25].

Death and Burial

Mahmud II died on July 1, 1839[5]. He passed away in Istanbul[4]. The cause of death was tuberculosis[59]. Burial took place at Mausoleum of him[8].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Mahmud II include Ottoman ship Mahmudiye[60], a ship[61].

Why It Matters

Mahmud II ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,285 views/month, #6,170 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[62] He is known by 39 alternative names across languages and contexts.[63]

Entities named for him include Ottoman ship Mahmudiye[60], a ship[61].

FAQs

Where was Mahmud II born?

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

Where did Mahmud II die?

Mahmud II died in Istanbul[4].

Who were Mahmud II's parents?

Mahmud II's father was Abdul Hamid I[9]. Mahmud II's mother was Nakşidil Sultan[10].

Who was Mahmud II married to?

Mahmud II's spouses include Bezmiâlem Sultan[11], Pertevniyal Sultan[12], Aşubcan Kadın[13], and Hacıye Hoşyar Kadın[14].

What did Mahmud II do for work?

Mahmud II worked as sovereign[6].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [62] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [63] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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