Mehmed Vahdeddin was born at the Dolmabahçe Palace, in Constantinople, on 14 January 1861. His father was Abdulmejid I, who died when he was only five months old, and Vahdeddin's mother Gülistu Kadın died when … See more

Mehmed Vahdeddin succeeded to the throne after the death of his half-brother, and took the name of Mehmed VI, on 3 July 1918. He held his Cülûs (enthronement ceremony) the day after. Instead of commissio… See more

As the nationalist movement strengthened its military positions in late August 1922, Mehmed VI, his five wives, and attendant eunuchs could no longer leave the safety of the palace. The Grand National Assembly of Turkey … See more

Mehmed had an optimistic and patient personality according to the testimony of his relatives and employees. He was evidently a kind family man in his palace; outside, and especially at official ceremonies… See more

• Departure of the Mehmed VI from Dolmabahçe Palace after the abolition of monarchy, 1922
• Photograph of Mehmed VI by Sébah & Joaillier, c. 1920
• A portrait of Mehmed VI, from before 1923 … See more