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Mehmet Quotes by Stephen Kinzer
- Turks have long admired the sultan, Mehmet II, for his military triumphs, especially his capture of Constantinople, now known as Istanbul, in 1453.
- Sultan Mehmet had good relations with the Medici family and other powerful Italian clans, especially in Venice and Florence, and at his request, they sent…
- Mehmet was the first sultan, and one of the first Muslims anywhere, to defy religious tradition by allowing his portrait to be made.
More Mehmet Quotes
- I've been deeply concerned that to date no individuals have been convicted for the brutal killing of three United States citizens, the… — Eliot Engel
- Ylli, Agron and Mehmet were never given a fair and public trial, an opportunity to defend themselves, or any semblance of due… — Avis Bohlen
- The United States remains deeply concerned that, to date, no individuals have been convicted for the 1999 killings of U.S. citizens Agron,… — Victoria Nuland
- I've always felt that, when I looked at my tombstone, it shouldn't say, 'Mehmet Oz banged out 10,000 open-heart operations.' I've probably… — Mehmet Oz
- For members of a traditional society where many traditions have been discredited, an interest in modernity can result in a restless sophistication.… — George W. S. Trow
- Mehmet Ertegun died in 1944. President Roosevelt sent his body back to Turkey on the U.S.S. Missouri. Mehmet Ertegun and President Roosevelt… — George W. S. Trow
- Turks have long admired the sultan, Mehmet II, for his military triumphs, especially his capture of Constantinople, now known as Istanbul, in… — Stephen Kinzer
- Sultan Mehmet had good relations with the Medici family and other powerful Italian clans, especially in Venice and Florence, and at his… — Stephen Kinzer
- Mehmet was the first sultan, and one of the first Muslims anywhere, to defy religious tradition by allowing his portrait to be… — Stephen Kinzer