Hayreddin Barbarossa-who was? (1475-1546)

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Hayreddin Barbarossa was one of the most successful naval commanders of the Ottoman Empire in the 16th century. Born Khizr, he later gained the title of “Hayreddin,” meaning “Goodness,” and “Barbarossa,” or “Red beard.” He is known in history for defeating the combined forces of Spain, the Holy Roman Empire, and the Republic of Venice in the battle of Preveza that established the supremacy of the Ottoman Empire in the Mediterranean region. From helping his father with trading over sea routes, to resorting to piracy to counter the ‘Knights of St. John,’ Barbarossa proved himself to be one of the best naval commanders of his time. He established a loyal force by providing safe passage for Muslim Mudéjars, from Spain to North Africa. He gained the support of the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire and developed diplomatic relations with the French to fight against the Italians and the Spaniards who threatened his forces. Charles V of Spain tried to lure him with the lordship of North Africa, but Barbarossa did not fall prey to the bait. After his retirement, he appointed his son, Hasan Pasha, as the ruler of Algiers and spent the rest of his time contributing to his memoirs that remain displayed at the ‘Istanbul University Library’ to this day.
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