Osman I

British

/ ˈɒzmən, ɒzˈmɑːn /

noun

1259–1326, Turkish sultan; founder of the Ottoman Empire

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Osman I

Leon Osman: I originally thought Liverpool for the title again.

From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2025

Osman: I don’t think that respecting people’s existence is coddling, to be very frank.

From Washington Post ● May 18, 2016

The tomb housed the remains of Suleyman Shah, the grandfather of Osman I, founder of the Ottoman Empire.

From Washington Post ● Feb. 22, 2015

"Your life took a really strange turn, Osman," I say.

From BBC ● Jan. 30, 2015

If ever I should need assistance, and a friend, rest assured, Osman, I shall call on you.

From Mohammed Ali and His House by Mrs. Chapman Coleman

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