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Abdul Hamid II
34th Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1876 to 1909 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Abdul Hamid II (21 September 1842 – 10 February 1918) was the 34th Sultan of the Ottoman Empire.[1] He was the last sultan to have complete control over the Empire. He was responsible of the Hamidian massacres. Killing between 100.000 - 300.000 Armenians. He witnessed many revolutions and wars. Abdul Hamid II ruled from 1876, until he was overthrown by a group of people calling themselves the "Young Turks" in 1909.[2] Abdul Hamid II was the last ruler who nearly had total authority. Meaning that his authority was hardly limited by policies or reforms such as a constitution.[2]
Quick Facts Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, Reign ...
Abdul Hamid II | |||||
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Caliph of Islam Amir al-Mu'minin Sultan of the Ottoman Empire Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques | |||||
![]() Abdul Hamid II in the late 19th century as a Sultan. | |||||
Sultan of the Ottoman Empire | |||||
Reign | 31 August 1876 – 27 April 1909 | ||||
Sword girding | 7 September 1876 | ||||
Predecessor | Murad V | ||||
Successor | Mehmed V | ||||
Born | (1842-09-21)21 September 1842 Topkapı Palace, Constantinople, Ottoman Empire | ||||
Died | 10 February 1918(1918-02-10) (aged 75) Beylerbeyi Palace, Constantinople, Ottoman Empire | ||||
Burial | Sultan Mahmud II Tomb | ||||
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Royal house | House of Osman | ||||
Father | Abdulmejid I | ||||
Mother | • Tirimüjgan Sultan • Rahime Perestu Sultan | ||||
Religion | Sunni Islam | ||||
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