Sultan Mehmed V was the 35th Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, reigning from 1909 until his death in 1918. He was born on November 2, 1844, and became Sultan after the deposition of his brother, Abdul Hamid II. His reign was marked by the challenges of World War I and the decline of the empire. During his rule, Mehmed V was largely a figurehead, with real power held by the Young Turks and military leaders. He was known for his efforts to maintain the unity of the empire and was involved in various military campaigns, including those in the Balkan Wars.