Abdülhamid II
21 September 1842 – 10 February 1918
Abdülhamid II was the 34th sultan of the Ottoman Empire, reigning from 1876 to 1909. He oversaw the promulgation of the empire's first constitution before suspending parliament and ruling as an autocrat during a period of territorial loss, financial crisis, and modernization efforts. He was deposed following the Young Turk Revolution and the events of 1909.
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Life events
Abdülhamid was born at the Çırağan Palace in Constantinople, a son of Sultan Abdülmecid I.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgHe became sultan following the deposition of his brother Murad V amid political turmoil.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgHe promulgated the empire's first constitution, inaugurating the First Constitutional Era.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgThe empire fought a costly war with Russia that resulted in significant territorial losses in the Balkans.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgHe suspended the constitution and parliament, beginning three decades of autocratic personal rule.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgHe promoted education, administrative reform, and infrastructure, including the Hejaz Railway.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgThe Young Turk Revolution forced him to restore the constitution and reconvene parliament.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgAfter his deposition he was sent into confinement in Salonica before later returning to Constantinople.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgFollowing the 31 March Incident, he was deposed and succeeded by his brother Mehmed V.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgHe died at the Beylerbeyi Palace in Constantinople during the First World War.
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