Ottoman Empire Time Line

By natelewis
  • Jan 1, 1299

    Osman Gazi founded the Ottoman Empire.

    Osman Gazi founded the Ottoman Empire.
    The father of the Ottoman Empire Osman Gazi was born in 1258 in the town of Sogut.
  • Jan 1, 1326

    Bursa is made into the capital of the Ottoman Empire.

    Bursa is made into the capital of the Ottoman Empire.
    Bursa is a city in Turkey, located in northwestern Anatolia.
  • Jan 1, 1326

    Osman Gazi dies.

    Osman Gazi dies.
    He died of gout in Bursa.
  • Jan 1, 1453

    Byzantine capital is defeated when Emperor Constantine XI dies in Battle.

    Byzantine capital is defeated when Emperor Constantine XI dies in Battle.
    Emperor Contantine XI lived from 1405 to 1453.
  • Jan 1, 1520

    Suleyman I rules.

    Suleyman I rules.
    Was often called "Suleyman the Magnificent".
  • Jan 1, 1566

    Suleyman I dies, his son Selim II rules.

    Suleyman I dies, his son Selim II rules.
    Selim II was nothing like his father.

  • The Ottoman empire tries to conquer Venice, but fail.

    The Ottoman empire tries to conquer Venice, but fail.
    Also known as the War of Cyprus.

  • Greece revolts against the Ottoman Empire and win their independence.

    Greece revolts against the Ottoman Empire and win their independence.
    Also known as the Greek War of Independence.

  • The Ottoman Empire sides with Germany in World War I.

    The Ottoman Empire sides with Germany in World War I.
    Joined the Central Powers to form the Triple Alliance.

  • The Peace Treaty after World War I.

    The Peace Treaty after World War I.
    Ended World War I.