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Safiye Sultan (Ottoman Turkish: صفیه سلطان; "the pure one" c. 1550 — after 1619) was the Haseki Sultan of Murad III and Valide Sultan of the Ottoman Empire as the mother of Mehmed III and the grandmother of two Sultans Ahmed I and Mustafa I. Safiye was also one of the eminent figures during the era known as the Sultanate of Women.
Apr 5, 2024 · Safiye Sultan (died 1605/19) was the favourite consort of the Ottoman sultan Murad III (reigned 1574–95) and the mother of his son Mehmed III (reigned 1595–1603); she exercised a strong influence on Ottoman affairs during the reigns of both sultans.
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Nov 18, 2017 · Safiye Sultan was the chief consort of Murad III and queen mother of Mehmed III. She was one of the most powerful chief consorts and queen mothers in Ottoman history. Contrary to the previous chief consorts or queen mothers, Safiye Sultan didn’t need a great love story, and she never hesitated to show her intelligence and ambitions.
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- Born Around 1550. Safiye’s birth date is based on predictions and much like most women in her generation, her early life is a mystery. However, most reports show she was born on or around 1550.
- Sold as A Slave at Age 13. In 1563 (13 years old), Sofia, later Safiye was presented as a slave to the young prince Murad III. Safiye was a gift to Murad III from his cousin Hümaşah Sultan, granddaughter of Suleiman the Magnificent and Hurrem Sultan through their deceased son Şehzade Mehmed.
- She Was Murad’s Sole Concubine for Years. Three years after her presentation as Murad’s concubine, Safiye bore Murad his first son on 26th May 1566. This future son would become Mehmed III at a future date.
- She Helped the Sultan Pick His Concubines. For a while, Murad insisted on monogamy despite his family’s advice to father more children. This led to Safiye’s stepmother (Nurbanu Sultan) accusing her of rendering her son impotent using witchcraft.
Mar 6, 2024 · Safiye Sultana, one of the most influential woman of her time, left an indelible mark on history. Hailing from Albanian descent, she began her journey at the Ottoman court as a slave, swiftly ascending to the highest echelons of power. Explore the remarkable story of Safiye Sultana.
Safiye Sultan (Ottoman Turkish: صفیہ سلطان; "purity"; 13 October 1696 – 15 May 1778) was an Ottoman princess, daughter of Sultan Mustafa II, and half-sister of Sultans Mahmud I and Osman III of the Ottoman Empire.
Safiye Sultan may refer to: Safiye Sultan (mother of Mehmed III) (1550–1619), Ottoman imperial consort of Sultan Murad III, and mother and Valide Sultan of Sultan Mehmed III; Safiye Hanımsultan (daughter of Ismihan Sultan) (1563 - ?), daughter of Ismihan Sultan; Safiye Hanımsultan (1581–?), Ottoman princess, daughter of Ayşe Hümaşah Sultan
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