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Effendi Collection

Effendi, a term deeply rooted in Turkish history and culture, represents individuals of high education and social standing

Background imageEffendi Collection: Sultan Mehmed V Reshad of Turkey with advisors / patriots

Sultan Mehmed V Reshad of Turkey with advisors / patriots
Sultan Mehmed V Reshad of Turkey (1844 - 1918) pictured with Niazi Bey, Enver Pasha, Chevket Pasha, Prince Sehzade Yusuf Izzeddin Effendi, Riza Bey

Background imageEffendi Collection: The Imperial Princes - Sons of Sultan Mehmed V Resad

The Imperial Princes - Sons of Sultan Mehmed V Resad
The Imperial Ottoman Turkish Princes - Sons of Sultan Mehmed V Resad - (from left) Sehzade Mehmed Ziyaeddin (1873-1938), Sehzade Mahmud Necmeddin (1876-1919) and Sehzade Omer Hilmi (1886-1935)

Background imageEffendi Collection: TURKISH AMBASSADOR 1721

TURKISH AMBASSADOR 1721
Yirmisekiz Mehmed Celebi Efendi (c. 1670?1732), (Mehmed Efendi or Mehemet Effendi), special ambassador from the Sultan of Turkey to the court of Louis XV in France. Date: 1721

Background imageEffendi Collection: Carriage of the French Ambassador in Queen Victoria s

Carriage of the French Ambassador in Queen Victoria s
Carriage of the French Ambassador in Queen Victorias coronation parade. Prince Louis of Orleans, Duke of Nemours, represented the King of the French, Louis Philippe I

Background imageEffendi Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20100156

EyeUbiquitous_20100156
Turkey, Istanbul, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge, and Hekimbasi Salih Efendi Yali, beside the Bosphorus

Background imageEffendi Collection: Prince Shehzade МMehmet Ziyaeddin Efendi

Prince Shehzade МMehmet Ziyaeddin Efendi
Shehzade ð£ Mehmet Ziyaeddin Efendi (Hehzade Mehmed Ziyaeddin Efendi) (1873-1938) - the eldest child of Ottoman sultan Mehmed V from his first wife Kamures Kadin Efendi - a doctor and musician

Background imageEffendi Collection: Prince Mehmed Necmeddin Efendi

Prince Mehmed Necmeddin Efendi
Mehmed Necmeddin Efendi (1876-1919) the middle child of Ottoman sultan Mehmed V Resad from his first wife Kamures Kadin Efendi. Date: circa 1910

Background imageEffendi Collection: Ibrahim Shinassi Effendi, c1906, (1907)

Ibrahim Shinassi Effendi, c1906, (1907). Ibrahim Shinassi Effendi (Ibrahim Sinasi), Ottoman author, journalist, and translator, and newspaper editor

Background imageEffendi Collection: Hadj Amin Effendi Grand Mufti 1934 Middle East

Hadj Amin Effendi Grand Mufti 1934 Middle East
Hadj Amin Effendi Grand Mufti 1934, Middle East, Israel and/or Palestine

Background imageEffendi Collection: Trotsky and Wife

Trotsky and Wife
LEON TROTSKY Russian statesman, visiting Pompeii with his wife, 1932 while traveling under the name of Leo Sedoff Effendi

Background imageEffendi Collection: Source Size = 3704 x 3672

Source Size = 3704 x 3672
The Circassian Envoys to England, Hadji Hassan Effendi (Left), Constan Okhoo Ismael Effendi (Right), 1862

Background imageEffendi Collection: A Turkish effendi, man of high education and social standing in Turkey

A Turkish effendi, man of high education and social standing in Turkey. Travels through Turkey 1862. By Rev. Henry J. Van Lennep, 1815 - 1889

Background imageEffendi Collection: Prince Yusuf Izzedin-Effendi

Prince Yusuf Izzedin-Effendi
The Turkish heir to the throne Prince Sehzade Yusuf Izzedin-Effendi (1857-1916). The son of Sultan Abdul Aziz and the Crown Prince of the Ottoman Empire from 1909 until his death. Date: circa 1911

Background imageEffendi Collection: Turkish Sheikh

Turkish Sheikh
Ibrahim Effendi Ravuji, sheikh of the howling dervishes


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Effendi, a term deeply rooted in Turkish history and culture, represents individuals of high education and social standing. From the days of Sultan Mehmed V Reshad of Turkey surrounded by his wise advisors and patriots to the Turkish Ambassador in 1721, effendis have played significant roles in shaping the nation's destiny. In the grand carriages of French Ambassadors during Queen Victoria's reign, effendis could be seen representing their country with grace and dignity. Their presence symbolized diplomacy at its finest, bridging cultures and fostering international relations. Amongst these esteemed figures were Prince Shehzade Mehmet Ziyaeddin Efendi and Prince Mehmed Necmeddin Efendi, sons of Sultan Mehmed V Reshad. These imperial princes carried themselves with regal poise while carrying out their duties as ambassadors for their beloved homeland. Ibrahim Shinassi Effendi captured our attention through a photograph taken around 1906-1907. His dignified appearance exemplifies the essence of an educated man who held great importance within society. The title "effendi" extended beyond political realms; it encompassed religious leaders as well. Hadj Amin Effendi Grand Mufti emerged as a prominent figure in Middle Eastern history during 1934. His influence reached far beyond borders as he guided his people through challenging times with wisdom and compassion. Effendis were not merely men of stature but also embodiments of knowledge and enlightenment. They represented progressiveness amidst traditional values, embodying both tradition and modernity simultaneously. Today, when we think about an effendi, we envision a man who has attained intellectual prowess coupled with refined manners - someone who commands respect effortlessly due to his vast understanding of various fields such as literature or philosophy. The legacy left behind by these remarkable individuals continues to inspire generations to strive for excellence in education while upholding societal values.