15 Facts About Naime Sultan

Fatma Naime Sultan was born on 3 September 1876 in the Dolmabahce Palace, four days after her father's accession to the throne.

Naime Sultan was the fourth child, and third daughter of her father and the eldest child of her mother.

Naime Sultan had one brother, Sehzade Mehmed Abdulkadir, two years younger than her.

Naime Sultan was named after her late aunt, the first and only daughter of Tirimujgan, and elder sister of her father.

Naime Sultan took French and painting classes as a young child.

Naime Sultan had learnt playing it from Francois Lombardi, along with her younger half-sister Ayse Sultan.

Naime Sultan's father decided that she would marry Sehzade Mehmed Ziyaeddin, the son of Mehmed V, Abdul Hamid's brother.

Naime Sultan's dress was white as she wanted to give a European wedding impression.

The groom begged her and started to sweat, but Naime Sultan refused for at least half an hour.

Kemaleddin Pasa and the Constable of the Maidens escorted her with difficulty to the bridal room, because the stairway was crowded with guests and Naime Sultan's dress was particularly heavy.

Naime Sultan seated in the corner set up for her inside the bridal room, then the groom exited and tossed golden coins around.

Inside the room, he performed his prayers on a prayer rug embroidered with golden threads, while Naime Sultan stood watching him.

Naime Sultan passed away there, after her death, Mislimelek had requested the soldiers that she be buried according to Islamic traditions, however they laughed, and protected Naime Sultan's body.

Naime Sultan arranged the marriages of orphaned Circassian girls in her entourage.

Naime Sultan adored music, she had several musicians in her palace, who played the saz.