Georgian ruler of the Ottoman Algiers Hassan ibn Yusuf Ahiskali
Journal Title: Pro Georgia. Journal of Kartvelological Studies - Year 2018, Vol 0, Issue 28
Abstract
Thousands of enslaved Georgian youth were sold in Ottoman slave markets throughout 17th and 18th centuries, however, some of them managed to voluntarily migrate towards Ottoman capital and major provinces in search for employment and better career opportunities. Hassan ibn Yusuf Ahiskali or Hassan Dey of Algeria (1791-1798) was one such young Georgians, born in historical province of Meskheti (or as Ottoman administration called it Ahiska). The article focuses on major events in life of Hassan Dey of Algeria, starting from his early career in navy, where he skillfully managed Ottoman navy operations as a head of Algerian corsair warships in Black Sea. Hassan was promoted to various elite Ottoman administrative positions in Algeria. At one point he delivered victorious message to the Sultan and was captured by Spanish navy on the way back. Hassan was released with the help of King of France and was promoted to highest positions before he was appointed to be the ruler of the city and regency of Algeria. He was destined to rule Algeria at a most vulnerable time for the United States in the region. The article discusses important role that Hassan Dey played in negotiating peace treaty between the USA and Algeria as well as release of American prisoners in Algeria that followed years of negotiations as well as personal involvement of the fi rst president of the United States of America George Washington.
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Konstantine Peradze
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