Mehmed Ali Pasha
Prussian-born Ottoman military figure
About Mehmed Ali Pasha
Lived 1827 – 1878 (aged 50). Mehmed Ali Pasha was a German and Turkish military officer, writer, envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary, general field marshal and marshal, known for Congress of Berlin.
Mehmed Ali Pasha (November 18, 1827 – September 7, 1878 ) was a Prussian-born Ottoman career officer and marshal. He was the grandfather of the Turkish statesman Ali Fuat Cebesoy, and the great-grandfather of famous poets Nâzım Hikmet and Oktay Rıfat Horozcu and the socialist activist, lawyer, and athlete Mehmet Ali Aybar.
Biography
Mehmed Ali was born as Ludwig Karl Friedrich Detroit (also known as Carl Detroy) where he converted to Islam and was circumcised.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Mehmed Ali Pasha?
Prussian-born Ottoman military figure (1827-1878)
When was Mehmed Ali Pasha born?
Mehmed Ali Pasha was born on 18 November 1827 in Magdeburg.
When did Mehmed Ali Pasha die?
Mehmed Ali Pasha died on 7 September 1878 in Gjakova.
What was Mehmed Ali Pasha's occupation?
Mehmed Ali Pasha was a military officer, writer, envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary, general field marshal and marshal.
What was Mehmed Ali Pasha known for?
Mehmed Ali Pasha was known for Congress of Berlin.
What nationality was Mehmed Ali Pasha?
Mehmed Ali Pasha was German and Turkish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Mehmed Ali Pasha (marshal)
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