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Sultan Adulaziz I was born in 8th of February in 1830, in Istanbul. He
is the son of Sultan Mahmud II and Pertevniyal Mother
Sultana. Abdulaziz had a auburn complexion. He acceded the throne after his brother Sultan
Abdulmecid I’s death, in 25th of June in 1861, he was 31 years old.
Although he had reputation of his extravagancy he dressed up very simply. He was in his 9th
year when his father had passed away. His brother, Sultan Abdulmecid I had taken care of his
education. He learnt French, he was fond of music and poetry, he was a composer himself.
He was a talented painter as well. He designed ships for the navy. He was a brilliant
archer, hunter and a wrestler. He was physically strong and muscular.
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