Mara Branković
15th century Ottoman-Serbian princess / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Not to be confused with Mara Branković, Marchioness of Montferrat or Despina Hatun.
Mara Branković (Serbian Cyrillic: Мара Бранковић) or Mara Despina Hatun (c. 1420 – 14 September 1487), in Europe also known as Amerissa, Sultana Marija or Sultanina, was the daughter of Serbian monarch Đurađ Branković and Eirene Kantakouzene. As the daughter of Despot Đurađ, wife of Sultan Murad II, and stepmother of Mehmed II the Conqueror, she came to play a significant role in the diplomatic negotiations of the Ottoman Empire. She became a leading member of the pro-Ottoman party in the Balkans and one of the most powerful women of the 15th century.
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Mara Branković | |
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Valide Hatun of the Ottoman Empire | |
Tenure | 1457 - 3 May 1481 |
Predecessor | Emine Hatun |
Successor | Gülbahar Hatun |
Born | c. 1420 Vushtrri, Serbian Despotate |
Died | 14 September 1487(1487-09-14) (aged 66–67) Constantinople, Ottoman Empire |
Spouse | |
House | House of Branković House of Osman |
Father | Đurađ Branković |
Mother | Eirene Kantakouzene |
Religion | Orthodox Christian |
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