Safranbolulu Izzet Mehmet Pasha facts for kids
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Safranbolu
Izzet Mehmet
Pasha
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The tomb of Izzet Mehmet Pasha
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| Grand Vizier of the Ottoman Empire | |
| In office 19 October 1794 – 30 August 1798 |
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| Monarch | Selim III |
| Preceded by | Melek Mehmed Pasha |
| Succeeded by | Kör Yusuf Ziyaüddin Pasha |
| Ottoman Governor of Egypt | |
| In office May 1791 – September 1794 |
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| Preceded by | Ismail Pasha |
| Succeeded by | Kayserili Hacı Salih Pasha |
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| Born | 1743 Safranbolu, Ottoman Empire |
| Died | 18 September 1812 Manisa, Ottoman Empire |
| Nationality | Ottoman |
Safranbolulu Izzet Mehmet Pasha (born 1743 – died 18 September 1812) was a very important leader in the Ottoman Empire. He served as the Grand Vizier from 1794 to 1798. Think of a Grand Vizier as being like a prime minister or the chief minister to the Sultan.
Izzet Mehmet Pasha was born in a town called Safranbolu. Today, this town is in Karabük Province, Turkey. His uncle was a high-ranking naval officer called a Kapudan Pasha. His uncle's name was Hacı Benli Mustafa Paşa.
In 1759 or 1760, Izzet Mehmet Pasha moved to Istanbul. He went there to work with his uncle. Later, in 1778, he married the daughter of another important official, Halil Hamid Pasha. This made him Halil Hamid Pasha's son-in-law.
Early Career and Governor Roles
Before becoming Grand Vizier, Izzet Mehmet Pasha held several important jobs. He worked as a governor in different parts of the Ottoman Empire. A governor is like a leader in charge of a specific region.
- He was the governor of Jeddah from 1787 to 1790. Jeddah is a city in what is now Saudi Arabia.
- Next, he governed Morea from 1790 to 1791. Morea is a region in modern-day Greece.
- After that, he became the governor of Egypt. He served there from May 1791 to September 1794.
Becoming Grand Vizier
On October 19, 1794, Izzet Mehmet Pasha was chosen for a very high position. Sultan Selim III appointed him as the Grand Vizier. This meant he was the Sultan's main advisor and led the government.
He held this powerful role for almost four years. However, on August 30, 1798, he was removed from his position. After this, he was sent away to Chios, which is now a Greek island. Later, he was moved to Manisa. He passed away in Manisa on September 19, 1812.
His Lasting Legacy
Izzet Mehmet Pasha left behind some important buildings in his hometown. He wanted to help his community.
- In 1797, he ordered the building of a watchtower.
- In 1798, he had a beautiful mosque built. This mosque is known as the İzzet Mehmet Pasha Mosque. You can still see these buildings in Safranbolu today.
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