Nurbanu Sultan

Nurbanu Sultan was an Ottoman writer (1525–1583). She was born at Paros and died at Istanbul.

Also recorded as Cecilia Venier Baffo.

Overview

Born at Paros in 1525, died at Istanbul in 1583.

Identity and origins

The authorities additionally record the heading Cecilia Venier Baffo. Her recorded languages were Turkish, Persian, Arabic and Ottoman Turkish. Her recorded confession was Judaism.

She was the child of Nicolò Venier. 4 children are recorded: Gevherhan Sultan, Murad III, Fatma Sultan and Şah Sultan. Other recorded relations include Kanijeli Siyavuş Paşa.

Catalogued works

6 works under this name are catalogued by The Art Institute of Chicago. Their recorded dates run from 1984 to 1987.

Mom Posing for Me, from the series "Pictures from Home", dated 1984, chromogenic print, held by The Art Institute of Chicago, inventory 2005.107. Thanksgiving, from the series "Pictures from Home", dated 1985, chromogenic print, held by The Art Institute of Chicago, inventory 2006.582. Dad on Bed, from the series "Pictures from Home", dated 1984, chromogenic print, held by The Art Institute of Chicago, inventory 2006.583. Afternoon Nap, from the series "Pictures from Home", dated 1987, chromogenic print, held by The Art Institute of Chicago, inventory 2007.639. Argument Kitchen Table, from the series "Pictures from Home", dated 1985, chromogenic print, held by The Art Institute of Chicago, inventory 2007.481. Conversation Through Kitchen Window, from the series "Pictures from Home", dated 1986, chromogenic print, held by The Art Institute of Chicago, inventory 2006.580.

In public collections

Work associated with this heading is recorded in 1 named public collection.

The Art Institute of Chicago: 132681 recorded objects, read from the institution's own published catalogue.

Literature

1 scholarly publication naming this subject was located in the registry of record.

Nurbanu Sultan (1525–1583), Twenty-Five Women Who Shaped the Ottoman Empire, 2025.

In detail

the recorded working language is Turkish, Persian and Arabic.

Positions recorded include valide sultan. Membership is recorded of Ottoman dynasty.

Chronology

  1. 1525Nurbanu Sultan born at Paros.
  2. 1583Nurbanu Sultan died at Istanbul.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Nurbanu Sultan”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q238091: Nurbanu Sultan

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