About Rum Mehmed Paşa
Rum Mehmed Paşa was a Turkish politician.
Rum Mehmed Pasha (; ; 1466d. 1474 (?) ) was an Ottoman statesman, known for being the grand vizier of the Ottoman Empire from 1466 to 1469 and the main rival of Mahmud Pasha Angelović. As his name suggests, he was of Greek descent.
Upon the urging of Karamanlı Mehmet Pasha, Sultan Mehmed II the Conqueror dismissed Rum Mehmed Pasha from office in 1469 and had him executed by drowning in 1474.
Family Consorts
Fülane Hatun–daughter of Lütfî Bey, the Bey of Alaiye
Children
Hasan Pasha
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Rum Mehmed Paşa?
Ottoman statesman (d. 1470)
When did Rum Mehmed Paşa die?
Rum Mehmed Paşa died in Istanbul.
What was Rum Mehmed Paşa's occupation?
Rum Mehmed Paşa was a politician.
What nationality was Rum Mehmed Paşa?
Rum Mehmed Paşa was Turkish.
Sources & further reading
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Rum Mehmed Paşa. https://biography.guide/rum-mehmed-pasa/
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