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Sultan Selim I

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The Resume

    (October 10, 1465-September 22, 1520)
    Sultan of the Ottoman Empire (1512-1520)
    Also known as Selim the Grim
    Father of Suleyman the Magnificent

Why he might be annoying:

    He killed his father to dethrone him.
    He killed all of his brothers and nephews so he would become Sultan.
    He killed all of his kids except for the one he wanted to become Sultan after he died.
    His cruel ways earned him the nickname 'Selim the Grim.'
    He was a missionary, who killed anyone who wouldn't convert to Islam.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He was one of the greatest leaders of the Ottoman Empire.
    He extended the Ottoman's power to the holy cities of Medina and Mecca.
    He captured Egypt for the Ottomans.
    He was an established poet.
    He died of a skin-infection, caused by anthrax.
    He was named a Caliph (successor to Muhammad).

Credit: Rocky


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 12 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 6 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 13 Votes: 53.85% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 3 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 8 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 26 Votes: 57.69% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 10 Votes: 70.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 11 Votes: 72.73% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 13 Votes: 61.54% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 167 Votes: 65.87% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 58 Votes: 62.07% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 47 Votes: 78.72% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 76 Votes: 72.37% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 156 Votes: 73.08% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 121 Votes: 79.34% Annoying