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1520 in Turkey

Explore 3 historical events and records for Turkey in 1520.

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Historical records for Turkey in 1520

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September

21 September 1520

Succession

Suleyman I the Magnificent · House / House of Osmanli

Succeeds as Sultan of Turkey

22 September 1520

Death of Selim I the Grim

Selim I the Grim · House / House of Osmanli

Death of Selim I the Grim, while preparing for an expedition agasinst Rhodes

22 September 1520

Invasion of Rhodes

Selim I the Grim · Rhodes · House / House of Osmanli

Death of Selim I the Grim, while preparing for an expedition agasinst Rhodes

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