may 8, 1543 - Reign of Suleyman the Magnificent

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1520 CE - 1566 CE Suleyman the Magnificent was a ruler of the Ottoman Empire who expanded the reach and power of the empire greatly. He promoted expansion into both southwest Asia and Europe. He created a stronger navy for the Ottomans, which he used to establish the Ottomans as a major power within the Mediterranean. (4.3)

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