The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Mahomet the Second
Also known as Mehmed II, Muhammad II, Mehmet II
- Major
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 6
This Ottoman sultan radiates the authority of one who commands both the power of intellect and the force of arms. His presence suggests a ruler who has mastered multiple tongues and wields weapons of unprecedented scale.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult during conquest of Constantinople
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 6
- Books
- 1
Mahomet the Second, whose reign led to the extinction of the Eastern Roman Empire, was a Turkish conqueror who strengthened fortresses in preparation for the siege of Constantinople. His military innovations, including massive siege cannons, and his command of five languages marked him as both a warrior and a scholar-king who would reshape the medieval world.
Description
An Ottoman sultan of formidable presence, associated with the massive siege weapons that would change warfare forever. His bearing reflects both his intellectual accomplishments and his role as a conqueror who commanded vast armies and revolutionary artillery.
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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