Baltoghlu Suleiman was an Ottoman admiral in the 15th century. He led the Turkish fleet against the Byzantines in 1453 during the final siege of Constantinople. Famous for the naval battle in which four Christian ships took on his entire fleet and managed to win and escape. Sultan Mehmed II
was so angered during the defeat that he rode his horse into the sea
screaming at Baltoghlu. Then, Hamza Bey replaced him. When the battle ended, Baltoghlu was brought in
front of Mehmed who promptly ordered that he be executed. Only after the
pleading of his subordinates who told of Baltoghlu's great bravery
during the battle in which he had even been wounded in the eye did
Mehmed spare his life. However, he was stripped of titles, land, and
wealth. He died in obscurity and poverty.[1] Some even believe that he became a simple sailor in the fleet.
Tiada ulasan:
Catat Ulasan