Title
Selim I, Ottoman Emperor, (1808). Artist: John Young
Caption
Selim I, Ottoman Emperor, (1808). Known as 'Yavuz' (the Cruel), Selim (1466-1520) ruled from 1512-1520. When he came to the throne he had his uncles and brothers put to death to avoid any challenges to his rule. The empire expanded considerably under Selim, with the Islamic holy cities of Mecca and Medina coming under Ottoman control. From A series of Portraits of the Emperors of Turkey, 1808.
Historica Graphica Collection
Date
1825
Credit line
Photo12/Heritage Images/Historica Graphica Collection
Reference
HRM19D58_376
Model release
No
License type
Rights managed
Available size
50,5Mb (3,2Mb) / 11,5in x 17,1in / 3437 x 5134 (300dpi)