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