Mehmed II Giray: Biography, Facts and Career
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Mehmed II Giray (1532 – May 1584) was Khan of the Crimean Khanate who reigned from 1577 to 1584. During his reign he made at least three campaigns against Persia in the service of the Ottomans. He was overthrown by the Ottoman Empire in the Crimean campaign (1584), for refusing to participate to another Ottoman campaign. He was one of the numerous sons of Devlet I Giray. Five of his brothers were later Khans. He was called Semiz or 'the fat'. Because of his weight he avoided riding horseback and preferred to travel in a wagon drawn by six or eight horses. His use of a wagon contributed to his death. When he came to the throne he had no living uncles and six living brothers: Adil, Alp, Gazi, Fetkh, Mubarak and Selyamet. Saadet II Giray was his son. His many brothers, each of whom was a potential khan, caused trouble during his reign and after.
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- Full name: Mehmed II Giray
- Born: 1532-01-01
- Nationality: Ottoman Empire
- Known as: Royal
- Wikidata ID: Q2996427
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Who is Mehmed II Giray?
Mehmed II Giray (1532 – May 1584) was Khan of the Crimean Khanate who reigned from 1577 to 1584.
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Mehmed II Giray is Ottoman Empire.
When was Mehmed II Giray born?
Mehmed II Giray was born on 1532-01-01.
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