Kösem Sultan vs Queen Nzinga
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Compare the life timelines of Kösem Sultan (1589–1651) and Queen Nzinga (1583–1663) side by side. Their lives overlapped for 62 years, from 1589 to 1651.
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Kösem Sultan (1589–1651)
- — Born, probably of Greek origin Verified
- — Entered the imperial harem in Constantinople Verified
- — Became favorite consort (haseki sultan) of Ahmed I Verified
- — Retired to the Old Palace after the death of Ahmed I Verified
- — Became valide sultan and regent for her son Murad IV Verified
- — Served as valide sultan during the reign of her son Ibrahim Verified
- — Became regent for her grandson Mehmed IV Verified
- — Assassinated in Topkapi Palace Verified
Queen Nzinga (1583–1663)
- — Born into the royal family of Ndongo Verified
- — Negotiated a peace treaty with the Portuguese at Luanda Verified
- — Baptized as Ana de Sousa Verified
- — Became ruler of Ndongo Verified
- — Conquered the kingdom of Matamba Verified
- — Formed an alliance with the Dutch against Portugal Verified
- — Continued armed resistance after the Portuguese retook Luanda Verified
- — Concluded a peace treaty with Portugal Verified
- — Died in Matamba Verified