jan 1, 1600 - Introduction of tobacco to the Ottoman Empire
Description:
Ibrahim Pechevi, an English merchant who introduced tobacco claiming that it was useful for medical purposes. Within a few decades, it had spread throughout the Ottoman Empire. He complained about the odor, the messy ashes, and the danger of smoking could cause firesAdded to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1600
Now
~ 426 years ago