Elmas Mehmed Pasha
Elmas Mehmed Pasha (1661 – 11 September 1697) was an Ottoman statesman who served as grand vizier from 1695 to 1697. His epithet Elmas means "diamond" in Persian and refers to his fame as a handsome man.
Mehmed Pasha | |
|---|---|
| Grand Vizier of the Ottoman Empire | |
| In office 3 May 1695 – 11 September 1697 | |
| Monarch | Mustafa II |
| Preceded by | Sürmeli Ali Pasha |
| Succeeded by | Amcazade Köprülü Hüseyin Pasha |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1661 Doğanyurt, Ottoman Empire |
| Died | 11 September 1697 (aged 35–36) Senta, Ottoman Serbia |
| Nationality | Ottoman |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Ottoman Empire |
| Years of service | 1695–1697 |
| Rank | Commander-in-Chief |
| Battles/wars | Great Turkish War |
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