Rustem

Name:
Rustem
Birth name:
Boris
Date of birth:
approx. 1500
Place of birth:
Butomir

Titles
Chief Equerry
The governor of Teke.
The Beylerbey of Diyarbakır
Damad Pasha
Serasker
Grand Vizier

Rustem Pasha's character can be described as calm and level-headed, with a sharp mind. He always maintained his composure and was devoted to his ruler. He was cunning and ambitious.

As a phlegmatic, he is very restrained in expressing emotions, trying to react calmly to provocations, because he understands that the end justifies the means.

Thanks to his qualities as a serious, diligent, loyal, and daring servant, he was able to make a truly spectacular palace career.
Paranoids are extremely jealous; they can drive their significant other crazy by constantly displaying this feeling. After all, the word "paranoid" is related to paranoia, and therefore this personality type is characterized by innate suspicion and distrust.

Marital status:
Married to Mihrimah Sultan.
Family members:
Sinan Pasha (admiral) (brother)
Hürrem Sultan (mother-in-law)
Suleiman the Magnificent (father-in-law)
Nigar Kalfa (ex-wife)
Mihrimah Sultan (wife)
Ayşe Hümaşah Sultan (daughter)
Sultanazade Osman (son)

Activity:
Grand Vizier
The ruler of the Ottoman Empire.
Statesman
Commander-in-Chief of the Ottoman Army
Loyalty
Ottomans
Hürrem Sultan
Prince Selim

Place of service:
The Ottoman Empire.

Eye color:
Gray;
Hair color:
Chestnut;
Nationality:
Croatian;

As a child, he arrived in Istanbul with his brother Sinan, where he began his studies at the Enderun. In 1526, he participated in the Battle of Mohács as a silahdar (sultan's arms-bearer). After this battle, his career advancement began: he received the position of mirahur (first equerry). In 1533, Rüstem Pasha was appointed governor of Teke, later beylerbey of Diyarbakır, and in 1538 – beylerbey of Anatolia. In 1539, he became the third vizier of the Divan. On November 26, 1539, with the consent of Sultan Suleiman, Rüstem married his daughter Mihrimah Sultan. At the same time, he received the title of Damat Pasha (son-in-law of the sultan).

Some European diplomats and travelers who met Rüstem Pasha described him as "a man of penetrating intellect," who was "always sullen, always rude." Others frequently accused him of bribery and theft. He was considered greedy; all his motivations were primarily directed at personal gain, including financial gain. In addition to all this, many Europeans held him responsible for Mustafa's death.

Rustem is cunning and shrewd, skilled in intrigue. This is proven by his letter, written with the intention of blackening Mustafa's name in Suleiman's eyes and leading the prince to execution.

I'm ready to do anything for Hürrem Sultan.

They claimed that he acknowledged his mistakes and tried not to repeat them; and criticized him only for his dislike of dervishes and poets.
Ottoman society condemned Rüstem Pasha for the execution of Şehzade Mustafa. He was considered a stingy and greedy "devil-vizier." The people's dislike was fueled by Taşlıcalı's "Elegy," in which he openly accused the Grand Vizier of involvement in Mustafa's death. With the Sultan's approval, Rüstem Pasha issued a decree banishing Taşlıcalı Yahya Bey for life to an estate near Zvornik (according to other sources, to Temesvár).

Hürrem is Rüstem's ally. She is superior to him in rank, being a concubine of Sultan Suleiman and the wife who bore him children, including Mihrimah.

Rustem is her devoted servant; partly thanks to her, he was able to become a vizier and marry Mihrimah Sultan.

His relationship with Hürrem is good, mutually beneficial.

Mihrimah Sultan is Rustem's wife. He is 22 years older than her; she is spoiled and demanding. Rustem used to love her passionately, but she did not reciprocate his feelings.

In the end, because of her attitude and infidelity, Rustem fell out of love with her. He treats her with contempt and selfishness.

He is 56 years old.

Ottoman Empire, Istanbul