The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Bajazet I
Also known as Bayazid I, Ilderim, Bayazid the Lightning
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 283
His very name, Ilderim or the Lightning, captures the essence of this Ottoman Sultan whose fiery energy and rapid destructive march seem to shake the earth beneath him. There's an intensity to his presence that speaks of a man who moves like wildfire across kingdoms.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Middle-aged
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 283
- Books
- 1
Bajazet I, known as Bayazid the Lightning or Ilderim, was an Ottoman Sultan whose fiery energy and rapid conquests earned him his fearsome reputation. Afflicted with gout in his hands and feet, he was transported from battlefields on the fleetest horses, maintaining the qualities of a soldier and chief. His reign ended in defeat at Ankara by Timur, after which he was captured and imprisoned in an iron cage, ultimately dying of apoplexy.
Description
A middle-aged Ottoman Sultan with fiery energy, known as Ilderim or the Lightning. Strong build despite being afflicted with gout in hands and feet. Wearing royal Ottoman attire, transported on horseback from battlefield. Intense, commanding presence with the rapid destructive energy of his conquests visible in his bearing.
Story so far
BOOK 1The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire / Table of Contents with links in the HTML file to the two Project Gutenberg editions (12 volumes)
Appearances
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