About Koca Yusuf Pasha
Lived 1730 – 1800. Koca Yusuf Pasha was a Turkish politician, official, military personnel and writer.
Koca Yusuf Pasha was an Ottoman statesman. He was grand vizier from 25 January 1786 to 28 May 1789 (during reign of Abdul Hamid I), and Kapudan Pasha (Grand Admiral of the Ottoman Navy) after 19 December 1789. He became grand vizier again, this time serving from 12 February 1791 until mid-1792 (during reign of Selim III). He is considered to be one of the best Ottoman commanders of his time period.
He was a Georgian convert to Islam and also served as the governor of the Peloponnese.
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Who was Koca Yusuf Pasha?
Ottoman Empire politician
When was Koca Yusuf Pasha born?
Koca Yusuf Pasha was born in 1730 in Georgia.
When did Koca Yusuf Pasha die?
Koca Yusuf Pasha died in 1800 in Jeddah.
What was Koca Yusuf Pasha's occupation?
Koca Yusuf Pasha was a politician, official, military personnel and writer.
What nationality was Koca Yusuf Pasha?
Koca Yusuf Pasha was Turkish.
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