Abdülaziz facts for kids

Sultan Abdülaziz of the Ottoman Empire

Abdülaziz (Ottoman Turkish: عبد العزيز) ( February 1830 – 4 June 1876) was the 32nd Sultan of the Ottoman Empire and was 111st Caliph of Islam. He ascended the throne when he was 31 years old, reigned between 25 June 1861 and 30 May 1876. He was the son of Sultan Mahmud II and became sultan after the death of his brother Abdülmecid I. He was deposed in 1876, having become unpopular, and was found dead six days later.

His Reign

Abdülaziz was fond of wrestling, hunting and arm wrestling. He expanded and modernized the Ottoman Navy, making it the third largest in the world. This resulted in large debts to European countries. He also bought modern weapons for the Ottoman Army and expanded it.

Sultan Abdülaziz frequently organized trips to inland and out of country. He was first Sultan who visited Egypt after Yavuz Sultan Selim that conqueared Egypt.

As well as principalities Abdülaziz was first Sultan that visits Europe often. And often contacted with other countries leaders.

In peroid of Abülaziz Ottomans pay attention to get along with West. Ottoman's westernization politics that come from Edict Of Gülhane continued.

New provinces announced country-wide and Istanbul University edited with copying France Education System. Sirkeci Station's foundation started Abdülaziz era.

This is the Abülaziz's a few innovation during his 15 years reign.

• New soldier uniforms prepared.
• Post stamps used first time
• Lighthouses built to coasts.
• Ottoman Bank opened.
• High school and industry school opened.
• Forest, mine, and medicine schools opened
• France, Austria, and Iran Managers visited Istanbul.

Lover of Polish Arabian Horses

In 1864 the westernizing Ottoman sultan Abdülaziz imported 90 mares and two stallions from Count Branicki"s studs in Bialocerkiew/Poland.

The descendants of Abdulaziz have her own throne succession arrangements

Only male descendants of Abdulaziz are considered representatives of the former Ottoman throne.

• Abdülmecid II, last Ottoman Caliph (1922–1924), 37th Post-Imperial of the House of Osman (1922–1944), son of Abdülaziz I.
• Şehzade Mehmed Cemaleddin, Post-Imperial Head of the House of Osman (1944-1946), grandson of Sultan Abdülaziz I.
• Şehzade Ömer Faruk Osmanoğlu, Post-Imperial Head of the House of Osman (1946-1969), grandson of Sultan Abdülaziz I.
• Şehzade Mehmed Abdülaziz II, Post-Imperial Head of the House of Osman (1969–1977), grandson of Sultan Abdülaziz I.
• Şehzade Süleyman Saadeddin, Post-Imperial Head of the House of Osman (1977-1985), great-grandson of Sultan Abdülaziz I.
• Şehzade Orhan Saadeddin, Post-Imperial Head of the House of Osman since 1985, great-great-grandson of Sultan Abdülaziz I.

Images for kids

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  A portrait of Sultan Abdulaziz

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  The Ottoman Empire in 1875

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  Sultan Abdulaziz during his visit to the United Kingdom in 1867.

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  Imperial Coach used by Sultan Abdulaziz during his visit to Paris, London and Vienna in 1867, currently at the Rahmi M. Koç Museum in Istanbul.

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  Queen Victoria and Sultan Abdulaziz on the royal yacht HMY Victoria and Albert during the Sultan's visit to the United Kingdom in 1867.

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  The türbe (mausoleum) of Sultan Mahmud II (his father) on Divan Yolu street, where Abdulaziz was also buried.

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  Bedroom of Sultan Abdulaziz at Dolmabahçe Palace in Istanbul.

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  Sarcophagus of Sultan Abdulaziz in the mausoleum of his father, Sultan Mahmud II. Some of the sultans' descendants are also buried nearby.

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  Admiral Hasan Rami Pasha supported the Sultan's modernization efforts.

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  Admission ticket to Lord Mayor Thomas Gabriel's reception of H.I.M. The Sultan Abd-ul-Aziz Khan at The Guildhall on 18 July 1867, issued to The Chairman of the P. & O. Steam Navigation Company.

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  Culverin with the arms of Philippe Villiers de L'Isle-Adam, Siege of Rhodes (1522). Caliber: 140mm, length: 339 cm, weight: 2533kg, ammunition: 10 kg iron ball. Remitted by Abdulaziz to Napoleon III in 1862.

See also

In Spanish: Abdülaziz I para niños