Born in Trabzon in 1494 to Yavuz Sultan Selim and Hafsa Hatun. Received exceptional education from his father and grandmother. Studied history, science, literature and war techniques
Born in Trabzon to Crimean khan's daughter, became sultan at age 26. Received extensive education, learned jewelry from Greek master. Served as governor in Kefe and Manisa before becoming sole heir
Roman Senate proclaimed Caligula emperor in 37 AD. 1068 earthquake in Levant killed up to 20,000 people. Frederick II declared himself King of Jerusalem in 1229. First Mongol invasion of Poland occurred in 1241. Jacques de Molay, Knights Templar's final Grand Master, was executed in 1314