![]() ![]() Ahmed I, Murad IV's father died in 1618 when he was only five-years old. Born Murad Oglu Ahmed I in Constantinople on July 27, 1612, he reigned during the decline of 630-year old Turkish kingdom. Murad IV ruled the long-lived Ottoman Empire for 37 years. This is one of the major reasons for short reigns and young heirs. In many royal families, even family members with a chance of ascending the thrown can find themselves in danger. The danger of assassination for all leaders, regardless of age, is in fact very real. Whereas Alfonso XIII of Spain took the throne on his 16th birthday spent most of his reign avoiding assassination due to his incompetence as the country's leader. ![]() ![]() Murad IV, the 11-year old sultan of the Ottoman Empire in 1623, later dubbed the Conqueror of Bagdad, a cruel and ruthless leader. Of course, age also isn't indicative of good or bad leadership, as the young rulers have shown. A few decades into his reign, Sobhuza II would assume absolute control over the country and outlaw political parties. Sobhuza II's mother governed the country for 22 years before the elders felt he could rule over the country's citizens. Many mothers, grandmothers, aunts, and sisters have served as regents during the childhoods of future kings. Mary the Queen of Scots, daughter of King James V ascended to the throne when she was six days old. There have been several female heads of state named before they were potty trained. Gender doesn't limit youthfulness in the ruling class. Egypt's Golden Boy took the throne when he was 9-years old. Although King Tutankhamen is one of those most famous youthful leaders, he is far from the youngest. History shows a long list of rulers well under the age of 16 who found themselves at the helm of entire empires. Age is just a number, even when talking about world leaders. ![]()
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