Suleiman I

[ soo-luh-mahn, -ley-, soo-ley-mahn ]

/ ˈsu ləˌmɑn, -leɪ-, ˌsu leɪˈmɑn /

noun

the Magnificent, 1495?–1566, sultan of the Ottoman Empire 1520–66.

Examples from the Web for suleiman

Moussa led the pack with 31.5 percent, followed by Ismail at 22.7 percent and Suleiman with just under 10 percent.
Egyptian Election Is Ruled by Chaos With No Clear Favorite|Alastair Beach|April 15, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Over the weekend, Suleiman startled opponents by announcing his entry into the presidential race.
Egyptian Election Is Ruled by Chaos With No Clear Favorite|Alastair Beach|April 15, 2012|DAILY BEAST
The violence we have seen in Egypt so far has come from Mubarak and Suleiman and their thugs, not the Islamists.
Egypt's President Mubarak Plays With Fire|Bruce Riedel|February 10, 2011|DAILY BEAST
His safety and security is a test-case for the Suleiman government's commitment to peaceful change and democracy.
Kareem Amer's Last Phone Call|David Keyes|February 10, 2011|DAILY BEAST

Suleiman's career parallels the arc of modern Egyptian history.
Omar Suleiman, Cairo's New Spymaster-in-Chief|John Barry|January 29, 2011|DAILY BEAST
He enjoyed the entire confidence of Abdalmalīk with Walid, but Suleiman, the appointed successor, regarded him with disfavour.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 1|Various
The drama, of which the first act took place in Suleiman's camp outside Dara, was not then ended.
The Life of Gordon, Volume II|Demetrius Charles Boulger
A woman betrayed our father Adam, on whom be peace; and woman betrayed Suleiman the wise; and who are we that we should escape?'
The Arab's Pledge|Edward L. Mitford
Suleiman Sami was subsequently convicted and hanged at Alexandria on 9th June, 1883.
The Egyptian campaigns, 1882 to 1885|Charles Royle
Renowned for his victories in diplomacy and war, Suleiman's fame was even greater as a patron of art and letters.
Constantinople|William Holden Hutton

British Dictionary definitions for suleiman

Suleiman I

Soliman or Solyman

/ (ˌsuːlɪˈmɑːn, -leɪ-) /

noun

called the Magnificent. ?1495–1566, sultan of the Ottoman Empire (1520–66), whose reign was noted for its military power and cultural achievements

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Suleiman I

Soliman or Solyman

noun