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 o **Bio**: Suleiman I was born on 27th April 1495, Monday in Trabzon, Turkey. His mother was Hafsa Sultan and his father was father was Selim I, the sultan of the Ottoman Empire. At age seven, Suleiman I was sent to Istanbul to spend time with his grandfather Sultan Bayezid II. Here, he was educated by the famous scholar Karakızoglu Hayreddin Hızır Efendi. Suleiman studied all subjects and learned war tactics and techniques. At age fifteen, Suleiman I chose to be a governor. His father sent him to the Sarki province to govern. Later, he governed the Karahisar, Bolu, Kefe, and Saruhan provinces. When his father died, Suleiman I took over the throne (being the only son). Suleiman I was a natural leader. He wrote new laws and enforced them, thus giving him the name “Kanuni” or “Lawgiver”. His laws and codes would influence the empire and world. Also, Suleiman supported the arts in the Ottoman Empire. He supported many artists, religious leaders and philosophers. In addition, Suleiman I was a great poet in Islam. Next, Suleiman built numerous bridges, mosques, palaces and other forms of architecture. He ordered the famous architect, Sinan, to build magnificent architectures. These buildings are considered the most accomplished architectural triumphs of Islam. In addition, Suleiman was just. When a governor in his empire taxed too much, he got rid of him. Lastly, Suleiman I was a powerful ruler. He conquered many lands for the Ottoman Empire. He planned to spread his Muslim religion into the Christian Europe. He led his army on thirteen campaigns during the forty-six years he controlled the empire. He captured areas such as present-day Serbia, Austria, Hungary, Romania, Ukraine, Syria, Egypt, Iraq, Georgia, Azerbaijan and western Turkey. He threatened many European rulers and others along the Mediterranean Sea. Suleiman’s beautiful shrines built on his many campaigns, led Europeans to call him “The Magnificent." Suleiman accomplished his goal of spreading Muslim influence into the Christian Europe. Suleimain I was a magnificent and powerful Sultan. He was a righteous, brilliant and true leader. He created laws and enforced them; he expanded art, built exceptional structures, conquered land and spread the Muslim religion. ======

 o **Favorite Quotations**:
//“I, the sultan of sultans, and the strongest ruler, the loftiest king who defeats the kingdoms around the world, and the shadow of Allah in the Earth, am the son of Sultan Selim who is the son of Sultan Beyazid, Sultan Suleiman, Caesar of Rome, the sultan of Mediterranean Sea and Black Sea, and Thrace, and Anatolia, and Karaman and the City of Dulkadir and Diyarbakir and Kurdistan, and Iran and Damascus and Aleppo and Egypt and Mecca and Medinah and Jerusalem and the whole Arab land and Yemen and many more lands that our lofty ancestors conquered with their crushing powers and I conquered with my fire-scattering sword."// -Suleiman I 

- **__Relationships__**  o **Mother**: Hafsa Sultan o **Father**: Selim I o **Daughters**: Mihriman Sultan, Raziye Sultan

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 **Photos- The Ottoman Empire during my rule:**

 **Photos- Achievements** __Groups__ **Islamic-eBooks:** ** This group is perfect for me! I love to read and I love Islam! Therefore, I can read and study Islam. I was educated at an early age so I have known how to read for a long time. Also, I have grown up in a Muslim society. This group has specific information on the religion of Islam and discussions on the reading. ** **Bookworms_Reading_Group:** This group is for all the people who love to read and learn. My father emphasized the importance of an education. He sent me to study with the famous scholar Karakızoglu Hayreddin Hızır Efendi. I love to read and this group will suggest new books for me to read. I can learn a lot more with this group. **parraao_poetry: This group is for all poetry lovers. I wrote poetry in Islam. Therefore, I enjoy reading and writing poetry. This group discusses a new kind of poetry called Urdu poetry. It is very interesting and suggests new material to read. OneStopGate : This group is made for people who are interested in architecture. I promoted art in the Ottoman Empire and got architects to build magnificent buildings. I hired the great architect Miman Sinan. My mosques were seen by all people including Europeans who called me "the magnificent". ****Ottomanwars:** ** This group discusses the wars of the Ottoman Empire. The group informs of the people and land the Ottomans controlled. As the sultan of the Ottoman Empire, I conquered many of my neighboring countries. I even invaded into Europe to spread Islam. I wonder what they say about my conquests. ** ****LeadersWorkshop:** This group is for leaders to learn and grow. The group provides development skills to becoming an able leader. Many say I was the greatest sultan of all time. I would like to see if I encompassed all the skills needed to be a great leader.
 * aTouristGuideFromTURKEY:** This group has an entire guide on the country of Turkey. Since I ruled the Ottoman Empire (present-day turkey) I will love this group. I can see what the country looks like today. Also, I can understand the country's political, economic and social status. I would love to see if I have influenced the country.
 * law****fulremedies:** ** This group is for people interested in law. I created many law codes for my people to follow. The codes influence today's laws. I wonder what the law is like today around the world. I would like to see if any took after my laws.
 * restoredottomanempire:** This group describes the Ottoman Empire's legacy. I would like to see the information that my empire is most remembered for. I bet it is the conquest of others and my fair rule. The Ottoman Empire conquered many lands and was honest and just. I would like to see what the group says about my rule in the empire.
 * ColonialWars:** I joined this group so I could see what other empire's battle tactics were like. At age seven, I studied war tactics and techniques. My skills seemed to be successful as a conquered many nations in Europe and around the Mediterranean Sea. I would like to see what other empires did to win battles.

**Quizzes: Which feeling are you? **  -The feeling that suits you is Timber Country. You're the kind of person that likes to be out doors and a little bit of dust don't do you harm. You have good working skills and you are a great example of someone who shows perseverence. ROCK ON!!!  **- I am definitely a rough outdoors guy. I like to expand my empire and persevere. We fought most of the empires in Europe including Austria. I am a great example as I was the magnificent sultan of the Ottoman Empire. Also, I enjoy getting down and dirty to accomplish my task. I will lead my army to victory and never give up.  **<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%;">**<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 19.2px;">How should I spend my summer? ** ===<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 19.2px; font-weight: normal;">-Live for the GAME!!! You scored as someone who should really enjoy you summer being in the games and never being lazy! Join a sport, or be a little more active! Get your game on but take it slow! - I am a very active person. I led my army on thirteen campaigns during the forty-six years I controlled the empire. I do not waste any time. I am ready to set out to expand my empire. I will go right away. My thirteen campaigns in forty-six years prove that I am not going to be lazy and watch my army do the work. However, I will join them in the fight. <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 19.2px; line-height: 24px;">What kind of weather are you? <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 19.2px; font-weight: normal;"> -Thunderstorm. You are a violent person. You know just when to strike. You are smart but ruthless. - I am similar to a thunderstorm. I am smart and produce a lot of attack when I attack. My army was able to take over present-day Syria, Egypt, Austria, Hungary, Serbia and much more. I enjoy scaring others into giving me what I want. However, I always fought for the sake of my empire. I just wanted the Ottoman Empire to be the greatest and most powerful. <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 24px;">**<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%;">What's your inner element? ** === ===<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 17.28px; font-weight: normal;">-The Chaos of Shadows. Your a darker, more mysterious person on the inside. Altough you may be more quiet then others, it dosn't mean your an outcast- it just means your shy, and are very choosey about those you choose to spend time with! - I am a very dark person. I like to wage war just to expand my own empire. I am not too shy, however, because I wrote many poems in Islam. I married numerous times so I am choosey about who I spend my time with. I am mysterious because my motives for conquering are unclear. Yet, many say it is to expand my own empire. I cast shadows on other empires without a doubt. <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%;">Can you stand up for yourself? === ===<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 144%; font-weight: normal;">-You're fearless, and most certainly can stand up for yourself. <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 17.28px; font-weight: normal;">You tell people when they do things you don't like. but you don't care about other people's feelings. You must stop and think about how your behaviour can hurt other's feelings. Otherwise you may find yourself without any friends  - I am fearless, I was willing to stand up to all those empires no matter the cost. I was willing to sacrifice all my wealth and people to accomplish that task. However, I wanted something and I am going to get it. I am willing to go above and beyond to get what I want. I will take on any empire. I am like Alexander the Great in that I will go around conquering empires so tehy can become just like us. Yet, I am Suleiman the Magnificent and would take on Alexander the Great any day. <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 14.4px; font-weight: normal;">** Are you a leader or a follower? ** - <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%; font-weight: normal;">Leader. You Don't Let Anybody Boss You Around Because Your Raw Like That. You Can Kinda Say Your Pretty Beasty! People Follow You Not Vice Versa So Don't Cave Now! BTW Maybe You Should Have Other People In Your Class To Find Your Followers! === <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - I am definitely a leader. I have led and governed since I was fifteen. I governed many different provinces and areas. Eventually, I became the sultan and no one questioned my rule. Everyone knew I was the right person to lead the Ottoman Empire to its height.

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