Selim II
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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].