Hafiz Ahmed Pasha (1564 in Plovdiv, Ottoman Empire – 10 February 1632 in Istanbul), also known by epithet Muezzinzade ("muezzin's son"), was an Ottoman grand vizier.[1] Born as the son of a Pomak muezzin,[2] he went to Istanbul at the age of 15. He was an employee in the sultan's palace for many years. From 1609 on, he became Governor of Damascus (Damascus), Van (Turkey), Erzurum (Turkey), Baghdad (Iraq), and other Anatolian eyalets.
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| Grand Vizier of the Ottoman Empire | |
| In office 25 October 1631 – 10 February 1632 | |
| Monarch | Murad IV |
| Preceded by | Gazi Hüsrev Pasha |
| Succeeded by | Topal Recep Pasha |
| In office 28 January 1625 – 1 December 1626 | |
| Monarch | Murad IV |
| Preceded by | Çerkes Mehmed Pasha |
| Succeeded by | Damat Halil Pasha |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1564 Plovdiv, Ottoman Empire |
| Died | 10 February 1632 (aged 67-68) Istanbul, Ottoman Empire |
| Nationality | Ottoman |
| Spouse | |
| Children | Sultanzade Mustafa Bey Sultanzade Fülan Bey |
| Ethnicity | Pomak |
| Military service | |
| Battles/wars | |
He served as grand vizier twice and was killed in office during a revolt on 10 February 1632, when the Janissaries attempted to overthrow Sultan Murad IV.[citation needed]
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