Suleiman II

Born on April 15, 1642 in Constantinople, Soliman II spent the first 40 years of his life in a seraglio, a closed Muslim palace cut off from society. It was on November 8, 1687 that he ascended the throne, thus succeeding his brother Mehmet V. Described as weak and timid, he was not very fit to govern and had to continually fight in order to maintain the trust of his people. and his army. Raised for 40 years in an enclosed space, he has great difficulty dealing with international relations and waging war. 20^e Emperor of the Ottoman dynasty, Suleiman II died on June 22, 1691 of oedema, only 4 years after his ascent to the throne.

1642 - 1691

Status

Sultan

Servius Tullius

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