| Osman III | |
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| Ottoman Sultan | |
| Caliph | |
| Reign | December 13, 1754–October 30, 1757 |
| Period | Stagnation of the Ottoman Empire |
| Full Name | Osman III |
| Predecessor | Mahmud I |
| Successor | Mustafa III |
| Royal House | House of Osman |
| Dynasty | Ottoman Dynasty |
Osman III or Othman III[1] (Ottoman Turkish: عثمان ثالث ‘Osmān-i sālis) (January 2/3, 1699 – January 30/October 30, 1757) was the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1754 to 1757.[2]
The younger brother of Mahmud I (1730–54) and son of Mustafa II (1695–1703) and Valide Sultan Şehsuvar Sultan, he was born at Edirne Palace.
His brief reign saw the rising intolerance of non-Muslims (Christians and Jews being required to wear distinctive clothes or badges) and for a fire in Constantinople.[3][4] His mother was Şehsuvar Sultan, a Serbian valide sultan.
Osman III lived most of his life as a prisoner in the Palace, and so upon becoming Sultan he had some behavioral peculiarities. Unlike previous Sultans, he hated music, and sent all musicians out of the palace. Also living in the "kafes", the palace prison in the "harem" which was the part of the palace containing women's quarters, he grew a dislike for women's companionship. Therefore he would wear iron shoes in order to not cross paths with any women, and by wearing such shoes they could hear him approach and disperse. He died at Topkapı Palace, Constantinople. He married Layla, without issue.
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Osman III
Born: January 2, 1699 Died: October 30, 1757[aged 58] |
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| Regnal titles | ||
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| Preceded by Mahmud I |
Sultan of the Ottoman Empire Dec 13, 1754 - Oct 30, 1757 |
Succeeded by Mustafa III |
| Sunni Islam titles | ||
| Preceded by Mahmud I |
Caliph of Islam Dec 13, 1754 - Oct 30, 1757 |
Succeeded by Mustafa III |
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