Süleyman the Magnificent: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Süleyman Kanuni • Kanuni • Muhteşem • Süleyman Muhteşem • Süleyman the Lawgiver • Süleyman I
Born	c.November 1494
Died	November 5, 1566 or November 6, 1566 • near Szigetvár • Hungary
Title / Office	sultan (1520-1566), Ottoman Empire
Notable Family Members	spouse Roxelana
Role In	Battle of Mohács • Siege of Rhodes • Siege of Vienna

S�leyman ruled at the same time as King Henry VIII of England as well as the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V.
S�leyman wrote poetry that is still highly acclaimed.
Under S�leyman, advances were made in textiles, ceramics, the painting of manuscripts, and calligraphy.