About Mehmed Selim Paşa
Lived 1771 – 1831 (aged 59–60). Mehmed Selim Paşa was a Turkish politician.
Mehmed Selim Pasha (1771 Bender, Moldova – 1831 Damascus, Ottoman Empire, nickname: "Benderli") was an Ottoman statesman. He was Grand Vizier of the Ottoman Empire. He ruled from 14 September 1824 to 24 October 1828 as Grand Vizier of sultan Mahmud II and failed in the fight against the Greek War of Independence. The Auspicious Incident (Vaka-i Hayriye),
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Mehmed Selim Paşa?
Ottoman governor (1771-1831)
When was Mehmed Selim Paşa born?
Mehmed Selim Paşa was born in 1771 in Bender.
When did Mehmed Selim Paşa die?
Mehmed Selim Paşa died in 1831 in Damascus.
What was Mehmed Selim Paşa's occupation?
Mehmed Selim Paşa was a politician.
What nationality was Mehmed Selim Paşa?
Mehmed Selim Paşa was Turkish.
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