Mehmed the Great

GPTKB entity

Statements (63)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf historical figure
gptkbp:ancestor gptkb:Osman_I
gptkbp:birthDate March 30, 1432
gptkbp:birthPlace Edirne
gptkbp:culturalContribution Patron_of_arts_and_architecture
gptkbp:deathDate May 3, 1481
gptkbp:deathPlace Halkalı
gptkbp:descendant gptkb:Selim_I
gptkbp:dynasty gptkb:Ottoman_dynasty
gptkbp:famousFor Establishing_the_Ottoman_Empire_as_a_major_power
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Mehmed the Great
gptkbp:knownFor Consolidation of power
Cultural patronage
Architectural achievements
Cultural integration
Military innovations
Religious tolerance
Legal reforms
Military strategy
Establishing a strong military presence
Cultural diplomacy
Cultural exchanges
Military alliances
Establishing trade routes
Support of the arts and sciences
Promotion of the arts
Expansion of the empire
Strengthening the navy
Promotion of trade
Promotion of public works
Support of religious institutions
Establishing a postal system
Establishing a system of taxation
Cultural patronage of scholars and artists
Civic improvements
Establishing a legal code
Encouragement of literature
Support of science and education
Promotion of architecture
Promotion of commerce
Establishing a centralized administration
Influence_on_European_politics
Diplomatic_relations_with_Europe
Building_the_Topkapi_Palace
Cultural_synthesis_of_East_and_West
Establishing_Istanbul_as_a_cultural_center
Establishing_Istanbul_as_a_trade_hub
Establishing_the_Millet_system
Influence_on_Ottoman_law
conquering_Constantinople
gptkbp:language gptkb:Ottoman_Turkish
gptkbp:militaryRank gptkb:Battle_of_Varna
Fall of Constantinople
Battle of Kosovo
gptkbp:nickname Mehmed the Conqueror
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Murad_II
gptkbp:reign 1444-1446
1451-1481
gptkbp:religion Islam
gptkbp:spouse Gülbahar Hatun
Mara Hatun
gptkbp:successor Bayezid II
gptkbp:title gptkb:Sultan_of_the_Ottoman_Empire