Sefer Reis
Turkish privateer and Ottoman admiral
About Sefer Reis
Sefer Reis was a Turkish privateer.
Sefer Reis (Ottoman Turkish: سفر رئيس; died 1565) was an Ottoman admiral and privateer who was active against the Portuguese in the Indian Ocean in the 16th century.
Life There is almost nothing known about Sefer Reis' origin and family background. Instead, Sefer Reis was promoted to the supreme command of the Ottoman Empire's entire Indian Ocean fleet.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Sefer Reis?
Turkish privateer and Ottoman admiral
When did Sefer Reis die?
Sefer Reis died in 1565.
What was Sefer Reis's occupation?
Sefer Reis was a privateer.
What nationality was Sefer Reis?
Sefer Reis was Turkish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sefer Reis. https://biography.guide/sefer-reis/
MLA: "Sefer Reis." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/sefer-reis/.
Chicago: "Sefer Reis." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/sefer-reis/.
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