Murat Reis the Elder
Turkish admiral (1534–1609) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Murat Reis the Elder (Turkish: Koca Murat Reis; Albanian: Murat Reis Plaku c. 1534 – 1609) was an Ottoman privateer and admiral, who served in the Ottoman Navy. He is regarded as one of the most important Barbary corsairs.[1]
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Murat Reis the Elder | |
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Born | 1534 (1534) |
Died | 1609 (aged 74–75) |
Allegiance | Ottoman Empire |
Service/ | Ottoman Navy |
Rank | Admiral |
Battles/wars | Battle of Preveza Ottoman conquest of Cyprus Battle of the Strait of Hormuz (1553) |
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