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'''Elmas Mehmet Pasha''' (1661–1697) was an [[Ottoman Empire|Ottoman]] [[grand vizier]] . His epithet ''Elmas'' means "diamond" in Turkish and refers to his fame as a handsome man.
'''Elmas Mehmed Pasha''' (1661 – 11 September 1697) was an [[Ottoman Empire|Ottoman]] statesman who served as [[Grand Vizier of the Ottoman Empire|grand vizier]] from 1695 to 1697. His epithet ''Elmas'' means "diamond" in [[Persian language|Persian]] and refers to his fame as a handsome man.


== Early years ==
== Early years ==
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He was a [[Ottoman Turks|Turk]] from [[Doğanyurt]] (formerly Hoşalay), now in [[Kastamonu Province]] of [[Turkey]]. His father was a sea captain ({{langx|tr|reis}}). During the reign of [[Mehmed IV]], he began working for the Ottoman palace upon the personal request of the [[Sultan of the Ottoman Empire|sultan]]. He was one of the few Ottoman statesmen who were fortunate enough to be appointed to high posts while still young. During the reign of [[Ahmed II]], he was appointed as the [[nişancı]] in 1688 and a [[vizier]] (government minister) in 1689.<ref>Ayhan Buz: ''Osmanlı Sadrazamları'', Neden Kitap, İstanbul, 2009, {{ISBN|978-975-254-278-5}}, p146-147</ref>

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He was a [[Turkish people|Turk]] from [[Doğanyurt]] (formerly Hoşalay) in [[Kastamonu Province]] of [[Turkey]]. His father was a sea captain ({{lang-tr|reis}}). During the reign of [[Mehmet IV]], he began working for the Ottoman palace upon the personal request of the [[sultan]]. He was one of the few Ottoman statesmen who were lucky enough to be appointed to high posts while still young. During the reign of [[Ahmet II]], he was appointed as the [[nişancı]] in 1688 and [[vizier]] in 1689.<ref>Ayhan Buz:''Osmanlı Sadrazamları'', Neden Kitap, İstanbul, 2009, ISBN 978-975-254-278-5, p146-147</ref>


== As a grand vizier ==
== As a grand vizier ==
The Ottoman empire was living a period of defeats during the [[Great Turkish War#War of the Holy League (1683–1698)|Great Turkish War]] following the [[Battle of Vienna|Second Siege of Vienna]] in 1683. After the execution of [[Merzifonlu Kara Mustafa Pasha]], 11 [[grand vizier]]s had been in the office between 1683-1695. Elmas Mehmet Pasha was appointed as the grand vizier on 2 May 1695 by the sultan [[Mustafa II]]. He was more successful than his immediate predecessors and together with the sultan, he defeated [[Habsburg Empire]] in two battles, namely the [[Battle of Lugos]] and the [[Battle of Olasch]].
The Ottoman Empire had been experiencing a period of defeats during the [[Great Turkish War#War of the Holy League (1683–1698)|Great Turkish War]] following the [[Battle of Vienna|Second Siege of Vienna]] in 1683. After the execution of [[Kara Mustafa Pasha]], 11 [[grand vizier]]s had been in the office between 1683 and 1695. Elmas Mehmed Pasha was appointed as the grand vizier on 2 May 1695 by the sultan [[Mustafa II]]. He was more successful than his immediate predecessors, and together with the sultan, he defeated [[Habsburg monarchy|Habsburg Empire]] in two battles, namely the [[Battle of Lugos]] and the [[Battle of Ulaş]].


He was not only a military leader. He also tried to reform the treasury. One of the most important problems of the 17th-century Ottoman economy was the devaluated coins. He collected various coins (including European coins) and minted new gold and silver coins in the name of Mustafa II.<ref>[http://osmali.tr.gg/Gerileme-Devri-Sadrazamlar%26%23305%3B-_2.htm Ottoman grand viziers' page {{tr icon}}]</ref>
He was not only a military leader. He also tried to reform the treasury. One of the most important problems of the 17th-century Ottoman economy was the devaluated coins. He collected various coins (including European coins) and minted new gold and silver coins in the name of Mustafa II.<ref>[http://osmali.tr.gg/Gerileme-Devri-Sadrazamlar%26%23305%3B-_2.htm Ottoman grand viziers' page {{in lang|tr}}]</ref>


== Battle of Zenta and death ==
== Battle of Zenta and death ==
{{Main|Battle of Zenta}}
{{Main|Battle of Zenta}}
His luck failed him during the battle of Zenta on 11 September 1697. A subordinate of Elmas Mehmet Pasha was arrested by the Habsburgs prior to the battle. [[Prince Eugene of Savoy]], the Habsburg commander, learned about the campaign plan of the Ottoman side and the Habsburgs raided the Ottoman army while the army was crossing the bridge over [[Tisa]].<ref>Prof. Yaşar Yüce-Prof. Ali Sevim: Türkiye tarihi Cilt III, AKDTYKTTK Yayınları, İstanbul, 1991 p 227</ref> Elmas Mehmet tried to organize an orderly withdrawal and he had to fight against the undisciplined soldiers who were in panic. He was killed by his own soldiers. (Two years later the Ottoman Empire had to sign the [[Treaty of Karlowitz]] and had to accept the loss of [[Hungary]].)
His luck failed him during the battle of Zenta on 11 September 1697. A subordinate of Elmas Mehmed Pasha was arrested by the Habsburgs prior to the battle. [[Prince Eugene of Savoy]], the Habsburg commander, learned about the campaign plan of the Ottoman side and the Habsburgs raided the Ottoman army while the army was crossing the bridge over [[Tisza|Tisa]].<ref>Prof. Yaşar Yüce-Prof. Ali Sevim: Türkiye tarihi Cilt III, AKDTYKTTK Yayınları, İstanbul, 1991 p 227</ref> Elmas Mehmed tried to organize an orderly withdrawal and he had to fight against the undisciplined soldiers who were in panic. He was killed by his own soldiers, strangled to death [[Garrote|with a bowstring]].{{citation needed|date=January 2014}} Two years later the Ottoman Empire had to sign the [[Treaty of Karlowitz]] and had to accept the loss of [[Hungary]].


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Latest revision as of 00:26, 1 November 2024

In this Ottoman Turkish style name, the given name is Mehmed, the title is Pasha, and there is no family name.
Elmas
Mehmed
Pasha
Grand Vizier of the Ottoman Empire
In office
3 May 1695 – 11 September 1697
MonarchMustafa II
Preceded bySürmeli Ali Pasha
Succeeded byAmcazade Köprülü Hüseyin Pasha
Personal details
Born1661
Doğanyurt, Ottoman Empire
Died11 September 1697 (aged 35–36)
Senta, Ottoman Serbia
NationalityOttoman
Military service
Allegiance Ottoman Empire
Years of service1695–1697
RankCommander-in-Chief
Battles/warsGreat Turkish War

Elmas Mehmed Pasha (1661 – 11 September 1697) was an Ottoman statesman who served as grand vizier from 1695 to 1697. His epithet Elmas means "diamond" in Persian and refers to his fame as a handsome man.

Early years

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He was a Turk from Doğanyurt (formerly Hoşalay), now in Kastamonu Province of Turkey. His father was a sea captain (Turkish: reis). During the reign of Mehmed IV, he began working for the Ottoman palace upon the personal request of the sultan. He was one of the few Ottoman statesmen who were fortunate enough to be appointed to high posts while still young. During the reign of Ahmed II, he was appointed as the nişancı in 1688 and a vizier (government minister) in 1689.[1]

As a grand vizier

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The Ottoman Empire had been experiencing a period of defeats during the Great Turkish War following the Second Siege of Vienna in 1683. After the execution of Kara Mustafa Pasha, 11 grand viziers had been in the office between 1683 and 1695. Elmas Mehmed Pasha was appointed as the grand vizier on 2 May 1695 by the sultan Mustafa II. He was more successful than his immediate predecessors, and together with the sultan, he defeated Habsburg Empire in two battles, namely the Battle of Lugos and the Battle of Ulaş.

He was not only a military leader. He also tried to reform the treasury. One of the most important problems of the 17th-century Ottoman economy was the devaluated coins. He collected various coins (including European coins) and minted new gold and silver coins in the name of Mustafa II.[2]

Battle of Zenta and death

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Main article: Battle of Zenta

His luck failed him during the battle of Zenta on 11 September 1697. A subordinate of Elmas Mehmed Pasha was arrested by the Habsburgs prior to the battle. Prince Eugene of Savoy, the Habsburg commander, learned about the campaign plan of the Ottoman side and the Habsburgs raided the Ottoman army while the army was crossing the bridge over Tisa.[3] Elmas Mehmed tried to organize an orderly withdrawal and he had to fight against the undisciplined soldiers who were in panic. He was killed by his own soldiers, strangled to death with a bowstring.[citation needed] Two years later the Ottoman Empire had to sign the Treaty of Karlowitz and had to accept the loss of Hungary.

References

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  1. ^ Ayhan Buz: Osmanlı Sadrazamları, Neden Kitap, İstanbul, 2009, ISBN 978-975-254-278-5, p146-147
  2. ^ Ottoman grand viziers' page (in Turkish)
  3. ^ Prof. Yaşar Yüce-Prof. Ali Sevim: Türkiye tarihi Cilt III, AKDTYKTTK Yayınları, İstanbul, 1991 p 227
Political offices
Preceded by Grand Vizier of the Ottoman Empire
3 May 1695 – 11 September 1697 		Succeeded by
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