Name of Object:

Hussein Avni Pasha (1819–1876)

Location:

Vienna, Austria

Holding Institution:

Austrian National Library

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Date of Object:

1876

Inventory Number:

PORT_00125434_01

Description:

Portrait of Huseyn Avni Pasha, who was murdered in 1876 by Hasan Bey. In 1874 Huseyn Avni Pasha became Grand Vizier. He served in this position until 25 April 1875. From 25 August 1875 until 1 October 1875, he served as War Minister. Starting 11 April 1876, he served again as War Minister and played a major role in toppling Sultan Abdülaziz.

Archival or Bibliographical Reference:

PORT_00125434_01

Citation of this web page:

"Hussein Avni Pasha (1819–1876)" in "Sharing History", Museum With No Frontiers, 2024. https://sharinghistory.museumwnf.org/database_item.php?id=object;AWE;at;70;en

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