Koca Yusuf Pasha
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Koca Yusuf Pasha was an Ottoman
statesman. He was grand vizier from January 25, 1786, to May 28, 1789, and Kapudan Pasha (Grand Admiral
of the Ottoman Navy
) after December 19, 1789.
He was a Georgian
convert to Islam
and also served as the governor
of the Peloponnese.
Ottoman Empire
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statesman. He was grand vizier from January 25, 1786, to May 28, 1789, and Kapudan Pasha (Grand Admiral
Grand Admiral
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of the Ottoman Navy
Ottoman Navy
The Ottoman Navy was established in the early 14th century. During its long existence it was involved in many conflicts; refer to list of Ottoman sieges and landings and list of Admirals in the Ottoman Empire for a brief chronology.- Pre-Ottoman:...
) after December 19, 1789.
He was a Georgian
Georgian people
The Georgians are an ethnic group that have originated in Georgia, where they constitute a majority of the population. Large Georgian communities are also present throughout Russia, European Union, United States, and South America....
convert to Islam
Islam
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and also served as the governor
Wali
Walī , is an Arabic word meaning "custodian", "protector", "sponsor", or authority as denoted by its definition "crown". "Wali" is someone who has "Walayah" over somebody else. For example, in Fiqh the father is wali of his children. In Islam, the phrase ولي الله walīyu 'llāh...
of the Peloponnese.