Turgut Reis

Ottoman corsair, naval commander, and governor (1485–1565)
Person human Q367350
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Turgut Reis

Summary

Turgut Reis is a human[1]. Born in Bodrum[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1485[3]. He died in Malta[4]. He died on June 23, 1565[5]. He worked as a privateer[6] and military officer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (307 views/month, #7,025 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Turgut Reis was born in Bodrum[2].
  • Turgut Reis died in Malta[4].
  • Turgut Reis was born on January 1, 1485[3].
  • Turgut Reis died on June 23, 1565[5].
  • Burial took place at Tripoli[9].
  • Turgut Reis held citizenship in Ottoman Empire[10].
  • Turgut Reis's professions included privateer[6].
  • Turgut Reis worked as a military officer[7].
  • Turgut Reis held the position of Beylerbey of Tripolitania[11].
  • Turgut Reis's religion is recorded as Sunni Islam[12].
  • Turgut Reis is recorded as male[13].
  • Turgut Reis's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Turgut Reis's military branch is recorded as Ottoman Navy[15].
  • Turgut Reis's Commons category is recorded as Turgut Reis[16].
  • Turgut Reis's military, police or special rank is recorded as admiral[17].
  • Turgut Reis was part of the conflict Ottoman–Habsburg Wars[18].
  • Turgut Reis was part of the conflict Invasion of Gozo[19].
  • Turgut Reis was part of the conflict Siege of Tripoli[20].
  • Turgut Reis was part of the conflict Battle of Preveza[21].
  • Turgut Reis was part of the conflict Battle of Ponza[22].
  • Turgut Reis was part of the conflict Battle of Djerba[23].
  • Turgut Reis was part of the conflict Siege of Malta[24].
  • Turgut Reis was part of the conflict Siege of Calvi[25].
  • Turgut Reis's family name is recorded as Ali[26].
  • Turgut Reis's given name is recorded as Turgut[27].

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Origins and Family

Turgut Reis's place of birth was Bodrum[2]. He was born on January 1, 1485[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include privateer[6] and military officer[7]. Turgut Reis held the position of Beylerbey of Tripolitania[11].

Personal Life

Turgut Reis's religion is recorded as Sunni Islam[12].

Death and Burial

Turgut Reis died on June 23, 1565[5]. He passed away in Malta[4]. Burial took place at Tripoli[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Turgut Reis include SMS Weissenburg[28], a pre-dreadnought battleship[29]; Turgutreis[30], a mahalle[31], in Turkey[32]; and Turgut Reis Mosque[33], a mosque[34], in Bulgaria[35].

Why It Matters

Turgut Reis ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (307 views/month, #7,025 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

Entities named for him include SMS Weissenburg[28], a pre-dreadnought battleship[29]; Turgutreis[30], a mahalle[31], in Turkey[32]; and Turgut Reis Mosque[33], a mosque[34], in Bulgaria[35].

FAQs

Where was Turgut Reis born?

Turgut Reis's place of birth was Bodrum[2].

Where did Turgut Reis die?

Turgut Reis died in Malta[4].

What did Turgut Reis do for work?

Turgut Reis worked as privateer[6] and military officer[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Faceted Application of Subject Terminology. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [28] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [33] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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