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Barbarossa

Barbarossa, Redbeard, became,
During the 16th century,
A navy admiral of fame
For the Ottoman empire be.
Mediterranean sea did
Be where Barbarossa would sail,
Winning naval battles amid
So many wars that did prevail.
To Istanbul he did retire,
Upon death was buried seaside
To watch sail forth - his last desire
The battleships, his greatest pride.

Even today Turkish ships shoot
A cannon for him in tribute.