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Fast Facts:
Brief Biography
Born in Tikrit, Iraq in 1138, Saladin established a reputation as a fierce warrior and eventually took over defense of Egypt from his uncle, Shirkuh. In 1174, Saladin became the Sultan of Egypt and later that year conquered Syria as well. With both areas under his control, Saladin turned his attention to the Kingdom of Jerusalem, which was under the control of Crusaders from Europe. In 1187, Saladin decimated the Crusader armies and recaptured the kingdom, executing many Knights Templar in the process. On October 2, 1179, the city of Jerusalem fell to Saladin.After England launched the Third Crusade, led by Richard I, The Lionheart, Saladin was defeated in 1191. An agreement was reached whereby Jerusalem would remain in Muslim hands, but Christian pilgrimages to the city would be protected. Saladin died in 1193; the Ayyubid Dynasty which he founded would last for 57 years following his death.
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Saladin Background and Profiles
- Muhlberger's Early History: The Legend of Saladin
Saladin in Popular Culture
- YouTube: Saladin Animation Movie Trailer (Time 8:15)
- IMDb: Naser Salah el Dine, El | Kingdom of Heaven
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