Köprülü family facts for kids
The Köprülü family (Turkish: Köprülü ailesi) was a powerful and important family from Albania in the Ottoman Empire. They came from a town called Rudnik, near Berat. This family gave the Ottoman Empire six Grand Viziers, who were like the chief ministers or prime ministers of the empire. Many other family members also became important officers. The time when these Grand Viziers were in charge is even known as the Köprülü era of the Ottoman Empire.
One famous member was Köprülü Abdullah Pasha (1684–1735). He was a general in wars against Persia and governed several areas of the empire. Today, descendants of the family live in Turkey, North Africa (the Maghreb), and the United States. A well-known modern descendant is Mehmet Fuat Köprülü, who was a famous historian of Turkish writing.
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Who Were the Köprülü Grand Viziers?
During the history of the Ottoman Empire, the Köprülü Grand Viziers were known for being very active and strong leaders. They helped the empire stay powerful when it might have started to weaken. The first Grand Viziers from this family especially focused on military campaigns. These campaigns helped the empire grow even bigger.
However, this period of expansion ended after a very bad defeat at the Battle of Vienna. This battle was led by Kara Mustafa Pasha, who was part of the Köprülü family. After this defeat, the Ottoman Empire signed the Treaty of Karlowitz, which meant they lost some land.
Important Köprülü Grand Viziers
Here are the main Grand Viziers from the Köprülü family and when they served:
| Name | Life | Grand Vizier | Sultans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Köprülü Mehmed Pasha | 1583–1661 | 1656–1661 | Mehmed IV |
| Köprülüzade Fazıl Ahmed Pasha | 1635–1676 | 1661–1676 | Mehmed IV |
| Kara Mustafa Pasha1 | 1634–1683 | 1676–1683 | Mehmed IV |
| Abaza Siyavuş Pasha2 | died 1688 | 1687–1688 | Suleiman II |
| Köprülüzade Fazıl Mustafa Pasha | 1637–1691 | 1689–1691 | Suleiman II Ahmed II |
| Amcazade Köprülü Hüseyin Pasha | 1644–1702 | 1697–1702 | Mustafa II |
| Köprülüzade Numan Pasha | 1670–1719 | 1710–1711 | Ahmed III |
1 Kara Mustafa Pasha was adopted into the Köprülü family. He was also the brother-in-law of Köprülü Fazıl Ahmet Pasha.
2 Abaza Siyavuş Pasha worked for Köprülü Mehmet Pasha. He became part of the powerful Köprülü family by marrying Mehmet Pasha's daughter.
Images for kids
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This is the grave of a Köprülü family member.
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A mosque built by the Köprülü family.
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The courtyard of the Köprülü Complex.
See also
In Spanish: Familia Köprülü para niños
