Rustem Pasha. Biography. Truth and fiction

The new Turkish historical series "The Magnificent Age" has stirred a wave of unprecedented interest in the history of the Ottoman Empire (modern Turkey). To a large extent this contributed to the magnificent work of the decorators, costumers, actors and operators involved in this film. The harem of Sultan Suleiman I appears before the viewer in the form of a paradise garden, full of fabulous birds - the concubines of the Sultan. But behind the external beauty and harmony lies the complete intrigue and dangers of the life of the women's collective, fighting for the location of one man.

Not the least role in the "harem machinations" is played by the sultan's vizier - Rustem Pasha. In the series he is played by Turkish actor Ozan Güven. Who was Rustem Pasha? The biography of this prominent statesman is full of events and in itself is worthy of adaptation.

Rustem Pasha (1500-1561) is a Croat by nationality, but being a child with his brother came to Istanbul. There is a version that he was a slave, but then it remains a mystery how he managed to get an education in a madrasah (Muslim secondary and high school) at the palace. And he received it.

Then graduate Rustem Pasha went to war. His biography was supplemented by a series of career ups in this field. As a result, he went from squire to the head of the stables of the Sultan, and then became the stirrup of Suleiman himself (an extremely honorable post).

Upon returning to peaceful life, Rustem Pasha, whose biography can serve as an excellent example of the "Turkish dream," became governor, then the Third Vizier of Suleiman I and a member of the Divan ("government" under the Sultan).

In 1539, Rustem married the only daughter of the Sultan and his wife, the Miramah Sultan, the Hurrem-sultan. And in 5 years he took the post of Grand Vizier, that is, the chief adviser of Sultan Suleiman. Not bad for a person out of nowhere, is not it?

And the child is clear that you need to have outstanding qualities to make such a takeoff. Contemporaries note that Rustem Pasha (the biography of the Grand Vizier is noted by references to this) was clever, discerning, reserved, and recklessly devoted to his ruler.

Of course, such a track record could not be ignored by enemies. Waves were raised over the allegation, and the sultan for two years removed Rustem Pasha from the position of Grand Vizier. After all was quiet, the latter again took the same place. Suleiman I highly valued the financial and diplomatic abilities of his son-in-law and always relied on his opinion in solving relevant issues.

This outstanding statesman lived up to 61 years, after which he died from hydrocele in prosperity and respect. This is the real life story of a man named Rustem Pasha. Biography, a photo of him (more precisely, an actor who embodied the historical image on the screen) is contained in our article.

In the series, Rustem-pasha is represented by the henrel-sultan (wife of the sultan), the henchman, and the performer of her evil will. He took part in a conspiracy against Mustafa, as a result of which the latter was executed. After Rustem himself turned out to be a "spent material", he was also executed right in the palace.

This is how the life of the Grand Vizier and Rustem Pasha (biography) appear before the audience. The actor who played this role, Ozav Güven, is well known in Turkey for work in serials and films.

He was born in West Berlin in 1975, then studied at the National Conservatory of the University of Istanbul, at the Department of Contemporary Dance. He was married to Turkish actress Türkan Derae, but in 2010 their marriage broke up.

Ozav Guven appeared in several serials and movies. For the role in the film "Balalaika", released on the screens in 2000, was recognized by critics and spectators. But the world success to the actor brought the role of Rustem Pasha in the series "The Magnificent Age."