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Murad II

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Also known as Murad II Kodja

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

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Murad II was a male monarch and sultan of the Ottoman dynasty who adhered to Islam. Born in 1404 in Amasya, he was the son of Mehmed I and Emine Hatun. His siblings included Küçük Mustafa, and his children were Mehmed II and Fatma Sultan. He was married to Mara Branković and Tacünnisa Hatice Halime Sultan Hatun.

Murad II died on February 3, 1451, in Edirne and was buried at the Muradiye Complex. His given names were Murat and Murad, and he held the noble title of sultan. He is also referred to by the nicknames خيرُ المُلُوك, أبو الخيرات, مُعز الدين وسياج المُسلمين, and خوجه سُلطان. An associated work is titled Fâtih Sultan Mehmedʼe nasihatlar.

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Born
1404
Died
1451
Works
1

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  • Fâtih Sultan Mehmedʼe nasihatlar

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Total plays
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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
Murad
Gender
male
Citizenship
Ottoman Empire
Place of birth
Amasya
Place of death
Edirne
Father
Mehmed I
Occupation
monarch
Languages spoken
Persian
Native language
Ottoman Turkish
Religion
Islam
Noble title
sultan
Image
Sultan Murad II, portrait from 19th century manuscript.jpg
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Commons category
Murad II
date of death
1451-02-03
date of birth
1404-06-00
Commons Creator page
Murad II
place of burial
Muradiye Complex
name in native language
مُراد ثانى
nickname
خوجه سُلطان
unmarried partner
Hüma Hatun
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DynastyOttoman FatherMehmed I MotherEmine Hatun ReligionSunni Islam Tughra

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