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Mehmed II's Second Accession

When: February 1451
Where: Ottoman Empire
Part of: Ottoman succession from Murad II to Mehmed II

Mehmed II succeeded his father as Sultan in February 1451, beginning his second and final reign.

Following his father's death, Mehmed II became Sultan for the second time in February 1451. This accession established his authority after the turbulent first reign and set the stage for his later military campaigns, including the conquest of Constantinople.

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Mehmed II Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-01

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