Roxelana, wife of Suleiman the Magnificent (Rohatyn, about 1500 - Istanbul, 1558) Cristofano dell'Altissimo Piti Palace Florence, Italy, Italian. Of Ukrainian origin, Roxelana was one of the most powerful women of the 16th century. Her name was Anastasia Lisowska and she was kidnapped near Lviv by the Tartar marauders: she led to the harem of Suleiman, mediator in relations, peace both with Poland and with powerful Persia.
Of Ukrainian origin, Roxelana was one of the most powerful women of the 16th century. Her name was Anastasia Lisowska and she was kidnapped near Lviv by the Tartar marauders: she led to the harem of Suleiman, she managed to emerge among all her concubines until she became his legitimate wife. Shrewd and ruthless, cultured and sensitive woman, Roxelana showed great diplomatic skills, presenting herself as a mediator in relations with neighboring peoples and guaranteeing peace both with Poland and with powerful Persia.
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