WSR 24 Osman

By joe.amsberry
  • Jan 1, 1258

    Osman is Born

    Osman is Born
    Osman was born in 1258. He was the son of Ertugrul. Ertrugrul conquered Thebasion, which became the initial capital of his territory.
  • Jan 1, 1280

    Osman Gets Married

    Osman Gets Married
    Osman married Valide Sultan in 1280. Valide Sultan was the daughter of Abdulaziz Bey. He was also married to a daughter of Sheikh Edebali.
  • Jan 1, 1281

    Osman Becomes Bey Upon Father's Death

    Osman Becomes Bey Upon Father's Death
    Osman's father, Ertugrul, died in 1281. Because of his death, Osman became bey. Bey is a title for chieftain, usually given to leaders of a small tribal groups.
  • Jan 1, 1299

    Osman's First Son is Born

    Osman's First Son is Born
    Osman's first son was born in 1299. By the time he died, he had eight sons, one daughter, and three wives. His first son's name was Pazarli.
  • Jan 1, 1299

    Independence Announced

    Independence Announced
    In 1299, Osman announced the independence of his own small kingdom from the Seljuk Turks. Monguls were driving the Ottoman empire westward. They were pushed toward Osman's Anatolian principality.
  • Period: Jan 1, 1299 to Jan 1, 1326

    Osman Reigns as Sultan

    Osman reigned as Sultan from 1299 to 1326. In Arabic, the term "sultan" means "strength," "authority," "rulership," and "dictatorship." The lands ruled by a Sultan are referred to as sultanate.
  • Jan 1, 1301

    Ottoman Empire Established

    Ottoman Empire Established
    In 1301, Osman established the powerful Ottoman Empire. The Ottoman Empire ruled until 1924. They were considered very powerful because they ruled a very large area for over 600 years.
  • Jan 1, 1302

    Forces Settle Closer to Byzantine

    Forces Settle Closer to Byzantine
    In 1302, Osman began settling his forces closer to Byzantine areas. This was after they defeated the Byzantine near Nicaea. After that, Ghazi warriors began settling in Osman-controlled areas.
  • Jan 1, 1312

    Osman Takes Control of the Black Sea

    Osman Takes Control of the Black Sea
    Because of the Byzantine forces pushing the Ottoman Empire away, Osman retreated to the Black Sea. In 1312, he took control of the black sea. This caused a great focus on their powerful navy, and the Black Sea was a very important source to the Ottoman Empire.
  • Jan 1, 1326

    Osman Dies

    Osman Dies
    In 1326, Osman died. He was 68 years old. He died in the city of Sogut, Anatolia. Upon Osman's death, Bursa begins to be sieged.