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Bayezid II

Bayezid II AKA Bayezid Vali Sofu Adli

Born: 3-Dec-1447
Birthplace: Dimetoka Palace, Thrace
Died: 26-May-1512
Location of death: Cekmece, Turkey
Cause of death: unspecified

Gender: Male
Religion: Muslim
Race or Ethnicity: Middle Eastern
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Royalty

Nationality: Turkey
Executive summary: Ottoman Sultan, 1481-1512

Upon the death of his father Mehmed the Conqueror, ascribed to poisoning at the hands of a Venetian agent, Ghiyas ud-din Jam was proclaimed Sultan of Anatolia. Ghiyas was defeated by his brother Bayezid at the battle of Yenishir, 20th June 1481. Ghiyas received Mamluk protection, and was able to flee to Rhodes and later Europe. He died in exile at Naples, 25th February 1495, leaving Bayezid as the uncontested sovereign of the House of Osman.

Father: Mehmed the Conqueror
Mother: Sitti Mukrime Hatun
Brother: Mustafa (b. 1451)
Brother: Ghiyas ud-din Jam (b. 23-Dec-1459)
Wife: Nigar
Wife: Shirin
Wife: Gulbahar
Wife: Aisha
Son: Abdullah (b. 1465)
Son: Ahmed (b. 1466)
Son: Hayr Muhammad (b. 1467)
Son: Selim I
Son: Shahanshah.
Son: Mahmud
Daughter: Aynisah
Daughter: Gevher

Ottoman Sultan 1481-1512

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