Solyman
Britishnoun
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She at once addressed herself to the reigning Sultan, Solyman the Magnificent, and entreated his intervention, on the ground that the Marrano Jews in Ancona were for the most part Turkish subjects.
From Notes on the Diplomatic History of the Jewish Question by Lucien Wolf
When thirty-two years of age, he marched against the formidable Solyman, drove him to an ignominious retreat, and, at less cost of life than is often expended in a skirmish, saved Europe from invasion.
From History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain, Vols. 1 and 2 by William Hickling Prescott
No doubt he did; but it was Rhodes he wanted, so Solyman turned from his old councillors and listened to the advice of his brother-in-law, Mustafa Pasha.
From The Strange Story Book by Mrs. Andrew Lang
But what can be said of the treachery of one of the Knights themselves who out of jealousy had bidden Solyman to besiege the town?
From The Strange Story Book by Mrs. Andrew Lang
Tunis to Solyman, four hours; Tunis to Biserta, fourteen hours.
From Notes in North Africa Being a Guide to the Sportsman and Tourist in Algeria and Tunisia by W. G. Windham
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