Selim II

Summary

Selim II is a human^[1]. He was born in Istanbul^[2]. He was born on May 30, 1524^[3]. He died in Istanbul^[4]. He died on December 13, 1574^[5]. He worked as a ruler^[6]. He ranks in the top 0.57% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,849 views/month, #5,685 of 1,000,298).^[7]

Key Facts

• Selim II was born in Istanbul^[2].
• Selim II passed away in Istanbul^[4].
• Selim II was born on May 30, 1524^[3].
• Selim II died on December 13, 1574^[5].
• Burial took place at Hagia Sophia^[8].
• Selim II's father was Suleiman the Magnificent^[9].
• Selim II's mother was Hürrem Sultan^[10].
• A child of Selim II was Murad III^[11].
• A child of Selim II was Şehzade Abdullah^[12].
• A child of Selim II was Fatma Sultan^[13].
• A child of Selim II was Gevherhan Sultan^[14].
• A child of Selim II was Şah Sultan^[15].
• A child of Selim II was Ismihan Sultan^[16].
• Selim II held citizenship in Ottoman Empire^[17].
• Ottoman Turkish was Selim II's native language^[18].
• Selim II's professions included ruler^[6].
• Selim II held the position of sultan of the Ottoman Empire^[19].
• Selim II held the position of Beylerbey of the Anatolia Eyalet^[20].
• Selim II's religion is recorded as Islam^[21].
• Selim II is recorded as male^[22].
• Selim II's instance of is recorded as human^[23].
• Selim II's family is recorded as Ottoman dynasty^[24].
• Selim II's noble title is recorded as sultan^[25].
• Selim II's official residence is recorded as Topkapı Palace^[26].
• Selim II is part of Ottoman dynasty^[27].

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Origins and Family

Selim II was born in Istanbul^[2]. He was born on May 30, 1524^[3]. His father was Suleiman the Magnificent^[9]. His mother was Hürrem Sultan^[10]. Ottoman Turkish was his native language^[18].

Career and Affiliations

Selim II worked as a ruler^[6]. Positions held include sultan of the Ottoman Empire^[19], a historical position^[28], in Ottoman Empire^[29] and Beylerbey of the Anatolia Eyalet^[20].

Personal Life

Children include Murad III^[11], a ruler^[30], 1546–1595^[31], of Ottoman Empire^[32]; Şehzade Abdullah^[12], of Ottoman Empire^[33]; Fatma Sultan^[13], 1559–1580^[34], of Ottoman Empire^[35]; Gevherhan Sultan^[14], an aristocrat^[36], 1544–1624^[37], of Ottoman Empire^[38]; Şah Sultan^[15], 1544–1577^[39], of Ottoman Empire^[40]; and Ismihan Sultan^[16], 1545–1585^[41], of Ottoman Empire^[42]. Selim II's religion is recorded as Islam^[21].

Death and Burial

Selim II died on December 13, 1574^[5]. He passed away in Istanbul^[4]. Burial took place at Hagia Sophia^[8].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Selim II include Selimiye Mosque^[43], a mosque^[44], in Turkey^[45], founded in 1575^[46]; Saint Sophia Cathedral^[47], a mosque^[48], in Cyprus^[49]; Selim Konya Mosque^[50], a mosque^[51], in Turkey^[52], founded in 1558^[53]; and Salimiyya Madrasa^[54], a madrasa^[55], in Syria^[56], founded in 1566^[57].

Why It Matters

Selim II ranks in the top 0.57% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,849 views/month, #5,685 of 1,000,298).^[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[58] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[59]

Entities named for him include Selimiye Mosque^[43], a mosque^[44], in Turkey^[45], founded in 1575^[46]; Saint Sophia Cathedral^[47], a mosque^[48], in Cyprus^[49]; Selim Konya Mosque^[50], a mosque^[51], in Turkey^[52], founded in 1558^[53]; and Salimiyya Madrasa^[54], a madrasa^[55], in Syria^[56], founded in 1566^[57].

FAQs

Where was Selim II born?

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

Where did Selim II die?

Selim II passed away in Istanbul^[4].

Who were Selim II's parents?

Selim II's father was Suleiman the Magnificent^[9]. Selim II's mother was Hürrem Sultan^[10].

What did Selim II do for work?

Selim II worked as ruler^[6].