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Safiye Sultan ( Ottoman Turkish: صفیه سلطان; " the pure one " c. 1550 — after 1619 [a]) 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 · 1605/19. 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. Safiye, whose name means “pure one,” is said to have been a native of Rezi, a ...
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Mar 6, 2024 · With the crowning of Sultan Mehmed III, Safiye was now the Queen Mother or Valide Sultana of the Ottoman Empire. This was the highest title, rank, and position for a woman. The only one to outrank the Valide Sultana within the royal family was the sultan himself, who held absolute power and authority.
- 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.
Nov 18, 2017 · Safiye Sultan arranged the highest allowance ever for herself as queen mother. Although she enjoyed her allowance, Safiye Sultan was famous for her generosity and charity works. The most famous thing that she built was the New Mosque. In 1598, Safiye Sultan started the building process; it was the last big mosque complex built by the Ottomans.
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.
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Safiye Sultan (Ottoman Turkish: صفیه سلطان ; purity or wise c. 1550 – March/April 1619) was the Haseki Sultan (chief consort) of Murad III and Valide Sultan of the Ottoman Empire as the mother of Mehmed III and the grandmother of Sultans: Ahmed I and Mustafa I. Safiye was also one of the eminent fig
