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Barbaros Hayrettin Pasa: First admiral of Ottoman navy

Turkey commemorated Thursday the 473rd anniversary of the passing of the first admiral of the Ottoman navy, Barbaros Hayrettin Pasa. Centuries after his demise, he is still considered to be one of the best sailors in the history.

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Barbaros passed away on July 4, 1546 in Besiktas, Istanbul.