Dawud Butuner, (-1608, -1557) was a carpenter in Istanbul / Constantinople / Byzantium.
Dawud believed in Ancient Mesopotamian religion.
He lived a life of poverty. He was able to eat and sleep under a shelter, but ended with having no possession at all. He belonged to the low caste of the society, and had some friends among the servants, beggars and workers. People saw Dawud as cultivated, eager to read and learn when possible, and mastering writing, which he did for friends. He was physically powerful, with a perfect body in a perfect health.He was soft-spirited, rejecting any responsability.
Dawud, 51 years old, carpenter, became the new leader of the family.
14 years later, Dawud did commit suicide by cutting his wrists.