THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME

Murad II

sixth Sultan of the Ottoman Empire (1421–1444, 1446–1451)

Murad II has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists in June 1404 in Amasya, Turkey.

Born

in June 1404

An exact age is omitted because the recorded dates are incompatible or not precise enough.

Died: February 12, 1451

Source:

Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.

Original calendar: Julian. This broad date cannot be represented as a single Gregorian date; the original value is shown.

Birthplace
Amasya, Turkey
Professions
monarch, sultan

Incompatible birth dates

Sources disagree: in June 1404 (Great Norwegian Encyclopedia; Encyclopædia Britannica Online) or in 1403 (No external source identified).

The main date retains its own sources. These alternatives overlap neither all other statements nor the main date. Rank is Wikidata editorial priority, not proof.

in 1403

Precision: year · Rank: normal

Original calendar: Julian. This broad date cannot be represented as a single Gregorian date; the original value is shown.

    No external source identified

    More about Murad II

    Family

    Spouse
    Mara Branković
    Mother
    Emine Hatun
    Partner
    Hüma Hatun
    Spouse
    Tacünnisa Hatice Halime Sultan Hatun
    Child
    Mehmed II
    Father
    Mehmed I
    Sibling
    Küçük Mustafa

    All birth date sources

    A source is P248 “stated in” or a non-Wikimedia reference URL. Import-only references do not qualify.

    Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record

    Questions people ask

    Where was Murad II born?

    Murad II was born in Amasya, Turkey.

    When did Murad II die?

    Murad II died on February 12, 1451.