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Prince Djem/Cem Historical Profile
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| Prince Djem was born on 22 December 1459 as the second son of Sultan Mehmet II (Mehmet The Conqueror). His older brother was Bayezid, and both brothers ruled over different provinces of the Ottoman Empire. After the death of Mehmet II, there was a power struggle between the two brothers, to become Sultan. As a result of losing the battle near Yenisehir, and knowing fratricide was in Bayezid's plans and was actually sanctioned by Ottoman law, Prince Djem and his family fled Turkey to Europe. His intention was to gain support from European kingdoms and wage a bid to regain the throne. He received protection from the Knights of Rhodes in France, and eventually made his way to Italy. Here he was a virtual prisoner, albeit a very well treated one. His brother, who had paid the French court to keep Djem out of Turkey, also paid the Pope 40,000 ducats a year to keep him away. While in Italy he was to become a friend of both Juan and Cesare Borgia. Juan Borgia was fond of imitating him by dressing in similarly exotic Turkish costume, which scandalised many Romans. WhenCharles VIII invaded Italy he captured Prince Djem on 27 January 1495, and was going to send him back to France and use him as a pawn. Unfortunately, Djem mysteriously died on 25 February 1495. Some believe that his death was the result of poison, but this is very unlikely, and it is difficult to discern any motive that the Borgias would have had for this. It appears that Pope Alexander VI hoped to get Cem, and his annual payment, back. Most historiians believe that Djem died of natural causes. It took 4 years to have his body returned to Ottoman lands where he was ultimately buried in Bursa. |
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