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İslâm I Giray: Biography, Facts and Career

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İslâm I Giray
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İslâm I Giray (1468–1537) was for five months 1532 Khan of the Crimean Khanate. He was preceded and followed his uncles Saadet I Girai (1524–1532) and Sahib I Giray (1532–1551). His father was Mehmed I Giray (1515–1523). Islam spent most of his life (1524–1537) trying to take the throne from his uncles. He was once Khan and twice Kalga or designated heir and co-ruler. He revolted three times, twice almost captured the khanship and once partitioned the Khanate between himself and his uncle. When not in Crimea he lived with the Nogai nomads.

Quick facts about İslâm I Giray

  • Full name: İslâm I Giray
  • Born: 1517-01-01
  • Nationality: Crimean Khanate
  • Known as: Royal
  • Wikidata ID: Q2623643

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Who is İslâm I Giray?

İslâm I Giray (1468–1537) was for five months 1532 Khan of the Crimean Khanate.

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İslâm I Giray is Crimean Khanate.

When was İslâm I Giray born?

İslâm I Giray was born on 1517-01-01.

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