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Selim III — Age, Birthday & Biography

Born: 24 December 1761 · Died: 29 July 1808 · Age at death: 46

How old was Selim III when he died?

Selim III died aged 46. He was born on 24 December 1761 and died on 29 July 1808.

Ottoman Sultan who attempted to modernise the empire's military

Did you know?He was a highly accomplished composer and musician who significantly influenced traditional Ottoman classical music.

Selim III (Ottoman Turkish: سليم ثالث, romanized: Selim-i sâlis; Turkish: III. Selim; 24 December 1761 – 28 July 1808) was the sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1789 to 1807.

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Age at death: 46
Years since death: 218

Born: December 24, 1761 · Istanbul, Turkey
Died: July 29, 1808
Cause of death: Stab wound
Nationality: Ottoman
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Family

Father: Mustafa III
Mother: Mihrişah Sultan
Spouses: Hüsnümah Kadın, Nuruşems Kadın, Refet Kadın, Safizar Kadın, Tabısafa Kadın, Zibifer Kadın, unnamed senior consort of Selim III

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