Hassan Veneziano
Ottoman kapudan pasha and statesman of Italian descent
About Hassan Veneziano
Lived 1544 – 1591 (aged 46–47). Hassan Veneziano was a Turkish pirate and admiral.
Hassan Veneziano (fl. 1587), was regent of Algiers from 1577 to 1580 and from 1582 to 1587. His successor was .
A Venetian slave, he served Uludj Ali when he was governor of Algiers and Captain Pasha in Constantinople. He later was appointed by him to head of the Regency of Algiers.
In popular culture He was portrayed by Alessandro Borghi in the 2025 film The Captive.
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Who was Hassan Veneziano?
Ottoman kapudan pasha and statesman of Italian descent (1544–1591)
When was Hassan Veneziano born?
Hassan Veneziano was born in 1544 in Venice.
When did Hassan Veneziano die?
Hassan Veneziano died on 12 July 1591.
What was Hassan Veneziano's occupation?
Hassan Veneziano was a pirate and admiral.
What nationality was Hassan Veneziano?
Hassan Veneziano was Turkish.
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