Historedia
Person

Suleiman the Magnificent

Events
7
Episodes
11
Years
1526–1566

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Suleiman the Magnificent, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Battle of Mohács

    1526

    Role: Commander of the Ottoman Empire

    1. 29 August 1526 · Mohács, Kingdom of HungaryBattle of Mohács

      Ottoman forces decisively defeated the Hungarian army through superior planning and encirclement.

    2. 29 August 1526 · Mohács, Kingdom of HungaryDeath of Louis II

      King Louis II and much of the Hungarian aristocracy were killed during the battle.

  2. Ottoman Campaign in Hungary and Siege of Vienna

    1529

    Role: Ottoman Sultan

    1. 10 May 1529 · Ottoman BulgariaLaunch of the 1529 Campaign

      Suleiman musters an army in Bulgaria and launches the invasion of Hungary on 10 May 1529.

    2. 27 September – 15 October 1529 · ViennaSiege of Vienna

      Suleiman besieges Vienna from 27 September to 15 October 1529, but the city successfully defends itself.

  3. Treaty of Constantinople between Ottoman Empire and Austria

    1533

    Role: Sultan of the Ottoman Empire

    1. 22 July 1533 · ConstantinopleSigning of the Treaty

      Ferdinand I signed the treaty in Constantinople, acknowledging Ottoman suzerainty and agreeing to pay tribute.

  4. Suleiman the Magnificent Seals the Golden Gate of Jerusalem

    1541

    Role: Ottoman Sultan

    1. 1541 · JerusalemSealing of the Golden Gate

      Suleiman the Magnificent walled up the Golden Gate in Jerusalem in 1541 for defensive purposes.

  5. Treaty of Amasya

    1555

    Role: Sultan of the Ottoman Empire

    1. 29 May 1555 · AmasyaSigning of the Peace of Amasya

      Suleiman and Tahmasp I agreed to the treaty on 29 May 1555 in Amasya, ending the 1532–1555 war.

    2. 29 May 1555 · Armenia and GeorgiaDivision of Caucasus Territories

      Armenia and Georgia were split, with western regions going to the Ottomans and eastern regions to Iran.

  6. Siege of Malta

    1565

    Role: Ottoman Sultan

    1. 18 May 1565 · MaltaOttoman Landing

      Ottoman forces landed on Malta on 18 May 1565, initiating the siege.

  7. Siege of Szigetvár and Death of Suleiman the Magnificent

    1566

    Role: Ottoman Sultan

    1. 29 April 1566 · ConstantinopleDeparture for Campaign

      Suleiman left Constantinople in April 1566 to lead the 13th expedition against Hungary.

    2. 6 September 1566 · Ottoman camp near SzigetvárDeath of Suleiman

      Suleiman died on 6 September 1566 before the fortress fell, and his death was kept secret during the retreat.

Sources

  1. Battle of Mohács Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-13
  2. Suleiman the Magnificent Wikipedia
  3. Siege of Vienna (1529) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-05
  4. Truce of Constantinople (1533) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-11
  5. Golden Gate (Jerusalem) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-16
  6. Peace of Amasya Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-03
  7. Great Siege of Malta Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-20
  8. Knights Hospitaller Wikipedia