Roxelana

Ottoman Empress and advisor

Roxelana - Ottoman Empress and advisor
Born

None
None years ago

Died

April 15th, 1558
466 years ago — None years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Turkey

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Born around 1500, played a significant role as the wife of Suleiman the Magnificent, one of the most prominent sultans of the Ottoman Empire. Initially captured and sold into slavery, rose to prominence as Suleiman’s favorite consort, later becoming his legal wife. Influenced political decisions and contributed to the architectural development of the empire, including the commissioning of significant structures in Istanbul. Managed to alter the succession dynamics of the Ottoman dynasty through her children's elevation.

Married Suleiman the Magnificent

Influenced Ottoman politics

Commissioned architectural works

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