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Ismail I: Biography, Facts and Career

Who is Ismail I? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.

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Ismail I
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Ismail I is profiled here with public, sourced facts.

Quick facts about Ismail I

  • Full name: Ismail I
  • Born: 1487-07-17
  • Nationality: Safavid Iran
  • Known as: Royal
  • Wikidata ID: Q214559

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Who is Ismail I?

Ismail I (Persian: اسماعیل یکم, romanized: Ismāʿīl; 17 July 1487 – 23 May 1524) was the founder and first shah of Safavid Iran, ruling from 1501 until his death in 1524.

What nationality is Ismail I?

Ismail I is Safavid Iran.

When was Ismail I born?

Ismail I was born on 1487-07-17.

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