Selim I 1470 – 1520

Biography

Selim I was born on October 19, 1470, in Amasya, a city in the heart of the Ottoman realm. He would grow to become the ninth Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, ruling from 1512 until his death in 1520. His reign, though relatively brief, marked a significant chapter in Ottoman history during a transformative period for the empire.

As Sultan, Selim I guided the Ottoman state through years of considerable change and consolidation. His leadership during these eight years shaped the trajectory of one of history’s most influential empires, leaving a lasting impact on the regions under Ottoman control.

Selim I died on October 2, 1520, in Çorlu at the age of forty-nine. His death resulted from anthrax, an illness that ended his reign and his life in the same year. He was laid to rest at the Tomb of Selim I in Fatih, where his memory continues to be preserved as part of Ottoman heritage and history.