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Nov 3, 1231
Ertugrul
In 1231, Ertuğrul, Osman's father, conquered the Byzantine town of Thebasion, which was renamed to Söğüt and became the initial capital of his territory -
Period: Nov 3, 1255 to Nov 3, 1330
Osman
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Nov 3, 1258
Osman Born
Osman was born in the year 1258 -
Nov 3, 1280
Malhun Hatun
The Valide Sultan, also known as Mother sultan, was the title held by the mother of a ruling Sultan in the Ottoman Empire. Osman was married to her in the year 1280 -
Nov 3, 1281
Osman in Charge
Osman became chief, or Bey, after his father’s death in 1281 -
Nov 3, 1281
Osman's Coronation
Osman's Coronation began in 1281 -
Nov 1, 1299
Osman announces independance
Osman announced the independence of his own small kingdom from the Seljuk Turks in 1299. The westward drive of the Mongol invasions had pushed many Muslims toward Osman's Anatolian principality, a power base that Osman was quick to consolidate. As the Byzantine Empire declined, the Ottoman Empire rose to take its place. -
Nov 3, 1299
Osman's Reign
Osmans reign started in 1299 -
Nov 3, 1299
Osman's Coronation
Osman ended his coronation in the year 1299 -
Nov 3, 1324
Osman's Reign
Osman's reign ended in 1324 -
Nov 3, 1326
Osman's Death
Osman died in the year 1326
