Kemal Reis | |
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Born | 1451 Manisa, Anatolia Eyalet, Ottoman Empire |
Died | 1511 (aged 59–60) Mediterranean Sea |
Allegiance | Ottoman Empire |
Service | Ottoman Navy |
Years of service | c. 1470–1511 |
Rank | Admiral |
Battles / wars | Battle of Zonchio Battle of Modon |
Kemal Reis (c. 1451 – 1511) was an Ottoman privateer and admiral. He was also the paternal uncle of the famous Ottoman admiral and cartographer Piri Reis, who accompanied him in most of his important naval expeditions.