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Son of Sultan Abdul-Medjid I, Abdul Hamid succeeded his brother, Sultan Murad V, to the throne in 1876.
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Son of Sultan Abdul Medjid I, Mohammed VI succeeded his brother, Sultan Mohammed V, upon the latter's death in 1918.
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Son of Sultan Abdul Medjid I of Turkey, Mohammed succeeded his brother, Abdul Hamid II, to the throne in 1909 after the Young Turks forced Abdul Hamid to restore the Constitution of 1876 and the Parliament deposed him.
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A few days after, Madame de Campvallon on entering the stable one morning, saw Medjid, the favorite mare of Camors, white with foam, panting and exhausted.
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In 1839 Abdul-Medjid organized the Tanzimât (new regime) and accorded to his subjects a real charter, liberty, religious toleration and promises of a liberal government.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 15: Tournely-Zwirner 1840-1916 1913
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A son of Abdul-Medjid was made sultan under the name of Mohammed V, and a new constitution was proclaimed, 5 Aug., 1909, the Committee of Union and Progress superintending its execution with dictatorial powers.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 15: Tournely-Zwirner 1840-1916 1913
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At this time, there was a serious diplomatic difficulty pending between the Czar (Nicholas I), and the Sultan (Abdul-Medjid), and in less than a month after my return to Constantinople, there was an open rupture between the cabinet at St. Petersburg, and the Sublime Porte, and preparations for active hostilities between the two powers were immediately commenced.
The Autobiography of Nicholas Said; a Native of Bornou, Eastern Soudan, Central Africa 1873
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A few days after, Madame de Campvallon on entering the stable one morning, saw Medjid, the favorite mare of Camors, white with foam, panting and exhausted.
Monsieur De Camors — Complete Octave Feuillet 1855
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Medjid the First, Emperor of the Turks, and bring his rebellious vassal to reason.
The Second Funeral of Napoleon William Makepeace Thackeray 1837
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