Mehmed Saqizli

Mehmed Saqizli (Turkish: Sakızlı Mehmed Paşa, literally, Mehmed Pasha of Chios) (died 1649), (r.1631-49) was Dey and Pasha of Tripolis.^[1] His rule was effective, bringing peace and prosperity to Tripolitania and increasing trade.^[1] He tried to put Cyrenaica under its control, and was tolerant in religious matters, allowing the Franciscans missionaries to assist the christian slaves.^[1] His successor was Osman Saqizli, who continued his policy.^[1]

Notes

1. ^ ^{a b c d} Bertarelli (1929), p. 204.

References

• Bertarelli, L.V. (1929) (in Italian). Guida d'Italia, Vol. XVII. Milano: Consociazione Turistica Italiana. 

See also

Pasha of Tripoli

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Date of death	1649
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