Bayezid I

Ottoman Sultan during the Battle of Nicopolis

Bayezid I - Ottoman Sultan during the Battle of Nicopolis
Born

1360
665 years ago

Died

March 8th, 1403
622 years ago — 43 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Turkey

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Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1389 to 1402, played a crucial role in expanding the empire's territory. His reign saw significant military campaigns against the Byzantine Empire and European powers. Under leadership, the Ottomans defeated the Knights of St. John at the Battle of Nicopolis in 1396, establishing Ottoman dominance in the Balkans. Bayezid also faced challenges from the Mongol leader Timur, culminating in the catastrophic Battle of Ankara in 1402, where he suffered defeat and was captured. This event significantly affected the Ottoman Empire's trajectory in the following years.

Expanded the Ottoman Empire's territory

Defeated the Knights of St. John at Nicopolis

Suffered defeat at the Battle of Ankara

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