Mehmed Saqizli

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Mehmed Saqizli (Turkish: Sakızlı Mehmed Paşa, literally, Mehmed Pasha of Chios) (died 1649), (r.1631-49) was Dey and Pasha of Tripolis.[1] His rule was effective, bringing peace and prosperity to Tripolitania and increasing trade.[1] He tried to put Cyrenaica under its control, and was tolerant in religious matters, allowing the Franciscans missionaries to assist the Christian slaves.[1] His successor was Osman Saqizli, who continued his policy.[1]

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d Bertarelli (1929), p. 204.

References[edit]

  • Bertarelli, L.V. (1929). Guida d'Italia, Vol. XVII (in Italian). Milano: Consociazione Turistica Italiana. 

See also[edit]

Pasha of Tripoli