1612–1640
Murad IV
The 17th Sultan of the Ottoman Empire
27years old at death
10,067days lived
2%of the people on this site died younger
Murad IV was born on 27 July 1612 and died on 18 February 1640, aged 27 years and 206 days. That is 10,067 days in all.
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