sep 30, 1520 - Suleiman I becomes leader
Description:
Regarded as "the Magnificent", Suleiman I expanded the Ottoman Empire across the eastern Mediterranean and the North African coast. He also took on a large economic and political role, doing what he could to improve the empire. He is also known as “the Lawgiver” because of this.Photo: an artist's representation of Suleiman I.
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Date:
sep 30, 1520
Now
~ 505 years ago