About Boynuyaralı Mehmed Paşa
Boynuyaralı Mehmed Paşa was a Turkish politician and writer.
Boynuyaralı Mehmed Pasha (born:1576 Canik died 1665 in Eyüp, Istanbul), also known as Boynueğri Mehmed Pasha, was an Ottoman statesman. He was grand vizier of the Ottoman Empire from 26 April 1656 to 15 September 1656.
Mehmed Pasha fought in the Ottoman–Safavid War of 1623–39 under sultan Murad IV. He was wounded in the neck during a battle, earning him the epithets boynuyaralı ("wounded-neck" in Turkish) and boynueğri ("crooked-neck"). As a Sergeant General in his youth, he was involved in the execution of the satirist poet Nef'i. Although he was famous for his courage in wars in his youth, he was noted as an unsuccessful grand vizier. He was of Turkish origin.
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Who was Boynuyaralı Mehmed Paşa?
Ottoman Grand Vizier
When was Boynuyaralı Mehmed Paşa born?
Boynuyaralı Mehmed Paşa was born in Samsun.
When did Boynuyaralı Mehmed Paşa die?
Boynuyaralı Mehmed Paşa died in 1665 in Eyüpsultan.
What was Boynuyaralı Mehmed Paşa's occupation?
Boynuyaralı Mehmed Paşa was a politician and writer.
What nationality was Boynuyaralı Mehmed Paşa?
Boynuyaralı Mehmed Paşa was Turkish.
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