Birthdate: 1502 AD
Birthplace: Rohatyn, Ukraine
Died: April 15, 1558
Hurrem Sultan was the chief consort and legal wife of Ottoman Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent. She was one of the most powerful and influential women in Ottoman history, playing an active role in the empire’s politics. Hurrem was the first imperial consort to receive the title of Haseki Sultan, breaking tradition. She influenced state affairs, advised the sultan, wrote diplomatic letters, and supported significant public works. Her professional life had a notable impact on the governance and cultural projects of the Ottoman Empire.
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