THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME

Selim I

9th Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1512 to 1520

Selim I was born on October 19, 1470 in Amasya, Turkey and died on October 2, 1520, aged 49.

Born

October 19, 1470

Selim I died aged 49.

Died: October 2, 1520

Source:

No external source identified

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Original calendar: Julian. Displayed date is Gregorian.

Birthplace
Amasya, Turkey
Professions
monarch, sultan, poet

More about Selim I

Zodiac sign
Libra

Family

Sibling
Ayşe Sultan
Mother
Gülbahar Hatun
Child
Hatice Sultan
Sibling
Şehzade Korkut
Child
Şah Huban Sultan
Child
Hafize Sultan
Spouse
Hafsa Sultan
Child
Beyhan Sultan
Child
Fatma Sultan
Spouse
Ayşe Hatun
Child
Üveys Pasha
Child
Suleiman the Magnificent
Sibling
Şehzade Ahmed
Father
Bayezid II

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Questions people ask

How old was Selim I when they died?

Selim I died aged 49.

When is Selim I’s birthday?

Selim I’s recorded birthday is October 19.

Where was Selim I born?

Selim I was born in Amasya, Turkey.

When did Selim I die?

Selim I died on October 2, 1520.