Death of Selim III
Death of Selim III, suicide
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1808 in Turkey
Explore 6 historical events and records for Turkey in 1808.
Historical records for Turkey in 1808
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Rebellion of Rebels in Istanbul
Marches on Constantinople & executes the Janissaries who have murdered Selim III
Restoration
Janissaries demand Mustafas restoration, Bairakadr strangles him & kills himself
Succession
Succeeds as Sultan of Turkey
Succession
Temporally crushes the rebellion of the Janissaries & proclaims his brother Mahmud II
Suicide
Death of Selim III, suicide
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