Summary
- Suleiman the Magnificent's first appointed Grand Vizier. Christian by birth, he befriended Suleiman at a young age, and upon Suleiman's acession, was awarded various post, such as the sultan's falconer first, and was rapidly promoted, at one point having to beg Suleiman to not promoted him too rapidly for fear of arousing jelousy.
Soundex: D531 ( D53 I165 P2 )
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