Kibrisli Mehmed Kamil Pasha

ModernPoliticianOttoman Empire1833 — 1913

Cypriot-born four-time grand vizier.

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Quick Facts

Born

1833

Died

1913

Country

Ottoman Empire

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)30

Political (20%)87

Influence (20%)69

Legacy (20%)59

Leadership (15%)77

Strategy (15%)56

Total Score66.0

Kibrisli Mehmed Kamil Pasha — Complete Timeline

1885 AD

First Appointment as Grand VizierPolitical Action◆ Major

Kibrisli Mehmed Kamil Pasha was appointed Grand Vizier for the first time by Sultan Abdul Hamid II. His tenure focused on administrative reforms and financial stabilization, but he was dismissed after two years due to palace opposition.

Grand VizierReformAbdul Hamid II

Impact: nationalconstructive

1912 AD

Fourth Term as Grand VizierPolitical Action◆ Major

Kamil Pasha was appointed Grand Vizier for the fourth and final time during the First Balkan War. He attempted to negotiate peace with the Balkan League but was forced to resign after the Ottoman defeat and the loss of most European territories.

Balkan WarsPeace NegotiationsDefeat

Impact: nationaltragic

1913 AD

Negotiated the Treaty of London (1913)Political Action◆ Major

As Grand Vizier, Kamil Pasha signed the Treaty of London ending the First Balkan War. The treaty ceded almost all Ottoman European territories except a small area around Constantinople, marking a major territorial loss.

TreatyBalkan WarsTerritorial Loss

Impact: regionaltragic

Exiled to CyprusPolitical Action

After the 1913 Ottoman coup d'

ExileCoupCUP

Impact: nationaltragic