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Halil Şerif Pasha

Ottoman diplomat and art collector (1831-1879) · Turkey · On the map · Politicians · Died at 47

Khalil Sherif Pasha, transliterated variously as Halil Şerif Pasha, was an Ottoman-Egyptian statesman, diplomat and art collector, who lived during the Tanzimat period. His collection was described by Théophile Gautier as "the first ever to be formed by a child of Islam".

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He was furthermore involved in diplomatic affairs following the aftermath of the Crimean War. He also served as the Ottoman Minister of Foreign Affairs.

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Turkey
Category
Politicians
Type
Public Official
Status
Deceased
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Lived 1831 to 1879 · aged 47